The Osun State Government has confirmed the appointment of new Akeji of Ikeji Ile, His Royal Majesty Prince (Dr.) Abiodun Philip Badewa
The approval and confirmation was granted by the Osun State Executive Council following a review of the selection process for the Akeji stool in Oriade Local Government Area
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, disclosed the decisions in a statement issued after the council meeting on Saturday, October 24
According to the statement, the council approved the appointment after reviewing the process through which the new monarch emerged.
Prince Badewa was appointed by the Odugbogun-Arowosilejoye ruling family as the consensus candidate in May 2026. after Oba Adebayo Ogunmokun (Adetemi IV), joined his ancestors on March 9, 2025, after a remarkable 30-year reign
This was approved alongside the confirmation of several other traditional rulers and the elevation of chiefs across the state.
Among those appointed was Oloyede Samuel Oyekanmi Adewale, who emerged as the Olugbense of Agurodo in Ejigbo West Local Government Area. Prince Adewusi Adetunji Hamsat was approved as the Alaba of Alaba-Ijesa in Atakumosa West Local Government Area.
Other appointments include Chief Adedoyin Muritala Adewale as the Akogun of Ife in Ife East Local Government Area and Prince Babajide Oludare as the Olupasi of Ipasi-Ijesa in Obokun Local Government Area.
The state government said all the approved appointments and related decisions are effective immediately.
