The government of Ekiti State has approved the appointment of Prince David Sunday Awe Akingbade from the Akingbade ruling House as the new Apeju of Ilupeju Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area.
In a statement by Hon. Akin Omole, the commissioner for information and Value Orientation said that the decision was taken at the Executive Council meeting, after ascertaining that all required customary and legal steps had been taken to choose the new traditional ruler
Omole noted that the Apeju’s throne became vacant on July 21, 2021
following the demise of Oba Emmanuel Olaleye Oniyelu who ruled the town for 42 years
He emphasized that the ratification of the appointments was made after clearance from the Ministry of Justice, adding that the Council also authorized the publication of legal notices of the appointment in the State official gazette.
Recall that His Royal Highness, Sunday Awe had earlier being introduced by the Afobajes and the Akingbade Ruling House to Oye Local Government Chairman and Secretary in preparation for the installation of the new Apeju of Ilupeju Ekiti.
