BREAKING: Gov Akeredolu approves appointment of Deji of Akure as Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas
By KEMI KASUMU
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has approved the appointment of the Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II, as the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Richard Olatunde, dated Tuesday 14 September, 2021 and copy of which was obtained by The DEFENDER.
“Oba Aladelusi’s appointment follows the expiration of the two-year single tenure of the immediate past Chairman of the council, Oba (Dr.) Fredrick Eniolorunda Obateru Akinruntan, Olugbo of Ugbo, who was appointed on the 13th September, 2019.
“The tenure of the new Chairman starts today, 14th September, 2021,” Olatunde said.
In the meantime, Governor Akeredolu has appreciated the council under the leadership of the erstwhile Chairman, the Olugbo of Ugbo, “who did excellently well and gave all necessary support to ensure that the good people of Ondo State enjoy good governance.”
The Governor urged the new chairman to improve on the record of his predecessor by working in harmony with his brother Obas and the government in ensuring development of the state.
