Aiyedatiwa okays appointment of Oba Gbadegesin as Chairman Ondo Council of Obas
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers.
The Governor made the announcement on Thursday during a special meeting of the Council at the Obas’ Secretariat in Akure as the leadership of the Council under the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II, completed its tenure.
While acknowledging the contributions of the outgoing leadership of the Council, the Governor commended the Deji of Akure for his support for his administration.
He said, “It is imperative to commend the outgoing Chairman of the Council of Obas, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Adelusi, Odundun II, for providing transformative leadership for the Council in the last two years. Kabiyesi, you have demonstrated capacity, love, and ingenuity in handling matters affecting the development of the State. I thank you for your selfless service and unwavering dedication.”
Reflecting on the achievements of his administration during tenure of the outgoing Council, Governor Aiyedatiwa said: “We made significant progress in addressing long-standing chieftaincy matters through the diligent implementation of the Ondo State White Paper on the Hon. Justice C.E.T. Ajama Judicial Commission of Inquiry. This included the important elevation of many existing stools and the upgrading or recognition of some minor chieftaincies.”
He also noted the government’s decision to abolish the Grade ‘D’ Obas category, saying, “Before this milestone achievement, our administration had earlier abolished the class of Grade ‘D’ Obas in the State, thereby elevating all Obas in that category to Grade ‘C’ automatically.”
In his acceptance speech, the Olowo of Owo thanked the governor for the appointment, promising to build on the productive relationship between the Council and the government.
Oba Gbadegesin commended the leadership style of Governor Aiyedatiwa, his model of governance and the many achievements he has recorded since becoming governor.
