Owá Obòkun’s Coronation
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Court rejects application to stop coronation of Owa Obokun
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has rejected an application seeking to stop the coronation of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. Justice Mathias Agboola ruled that the application would not be considered until all parties fulfill the necessary legal requirements and comply with relevant provisions of the law. The Arimoro family of the Bilaro…
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Queen Haastrup backs women’s inclusion, thanks Adeleke, Ijesa for support
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Queen Omolara Haastrup, wife of His Imperial Majesty Oba Adesuyi Clement Haastrup, the Owa Adimula of Ijesaland, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting women’s inclusion and development in the region. In a statement made available to journalists, Queen Haastrup expressed gratitude to the traditional kingmakers, chiefs, and people of Ijesaland for their role in selecting her…
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Gold mining: Oba Haastrup warns invaders, seeks investor opportunities
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa Ahead of his coronation, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has issued a stern warning to illegal gold miners operating in Ilesa and surrounding communities. Speaking during the unveiling of a documentary on mining in Ijesaland, themed “Value-Creating Best Mining Practice and World-Class Environmental Stewardship,” the monarch decried the environmental damage caused by…
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Owa Obokun: Osun NSCDC deploys operatives for hitch-free coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the deployment of a substantial number of operatives for the coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The coronation is scheduled to hold on Friday, May 23, at Obokungbusi Hall, Ilesa, with a reception following at…
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Ilesa wears new look ahead of Owa Obokun’s coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga All is now set for the coronation of the 49th Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, as the ancient town of Ilesa has taken on a festive and vibrant appearance. A visit by WESTERN POST revealed that posters and billboards featuring the new monarch adorn major parts of the town, including…
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