Published 24th October, 2026

Photo: Prince Biodun Badewa

The Osun State Executive Council has approved the appointment of Prince (Dr.) Philip Abiodun Badewa as the new Akeji of Ikeji-Ile in Oriade Local Government, Prince Babatunde Omotosho Tajudeen as the new Onijabe of Ijabeland, and other chieftaincy titles across the state, with immediate effect.

In a press statement issued at the end of the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, announced the elevation of some minor chiefs to Part II recognized chiefs in the state and the approval of new traditional rulers for various communities across different local government areas.

According to the statement, the approvals include Oloyede Samuel Oyekanmi Adewale as Olugbense of Agurodo in Ejigbo West Local Government Area, Prince Adewusi Adetunji Hamsat as Alaba of Alaba-Ijesa in Atakumosa West Local Government, Chief Adedoyin Muritala Adewale as Akogun of Ife in Ife East Local Government, and Prince Babajide Oludare as Olupasi of Ipasi-Ijesa in Obokun Local Government, amongst others.

Alimi noted that all appointments take effect immediately.

It would be recalled that Prince Abiodun Badewa of the Odugbogun-Arowosilejoye Royal Family emerged as the new Akeji-elect of Ikeji Ilesa unopposed in May, 2026.