The Executive Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke on Sunday, presented instruments of office to the new Ọwá Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, obtained in Osogbo, on Friday, stated that “the approval of Prin Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland was ratified and approved during the seating of the Osun State Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Adeleke .
Earlier, Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House announced the emergence of Haastrup as the Owa-elect, having polled majority votes when the kingmakers voted.
Prince Haastrup’s appointment as the new Owa-elect was sequel to the demise of the immediate past Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesha land, Oba ( Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II on September 11, 2024.