Residents of Akungba-Akoko in Akoko Southwest Local Government Area of Ondo State have kicked against the planned imposition of Prince Isiaka Oseni as the monarch of the town.
The Alale of Akungba akoko’s stool had been vacant since 2004, after the death of Oba Adekanye Omosowon and it is currently being occupied by the Regent, Princess Oluwatoyin Omosowon, who was kidnapped and released last month.
The protest of the residents followed a declaration by Oseni, a contestant for the vacant stool of the Alale of Akungba–Akoko that the kingmakers had approved his nomination and selection as the Alale of Akungba-Akoko.
Already, the Regent of the town, Princess Toyin Omosowon had told the kingmakers in the town to commence the process of selecting a new traditional ruler. The Regent said she was tired of the throne and would want to return to her private life.
Aside the residents, who trooped out to reject the purported endorsement of Oseni, traditional kingmakers in the town also said they had not endorsed him saying it was Prince Sunday Adeyeye that was unanimously selected by them.
The kingmakers pointed out that Oseni was not a member of the Ole Ruling House and therefore not qualified to be the monarch of the town.
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