…..says public should disregard rumor of imposition.
Following the demise of late Oba Adenibuyan Falowo in 2019, the Ibule-soro kingmakers (Afobaje) has unanimously selected a new Olubule of Ibule-soro on June 2023, in an election held at the community town hall and supervised by the Ondo State government.
It is not a news that the statutory responsibility of Kingmakers in the town to select the next Olubule in line with the customs and traditions of the land. The Kingmakers consisting of six (6) members are representing chiefs, families and all quarters within the community.
Speaking with the Head of the Kingmakers from Amugofin Family, Mrs Omomujo described the selection process as free and fair, stressing that it was done in line with custom, traditions and gazette of the government. She also spoke about her authenticity as a member of the Kingmakers. In her statement, she clarified that she is the only surviving child of his father late Amugofin Atangboyegun the First Amugofin of Ibule-soro following the court judgement in which one of the candidate challenged the authenticity of the position."I have right has a kingmakers and I have performed my duty to select the Olubule been a kingmakers and second in command to Olubule".. she said.
Mrs Omomujo also faulted other 3 Kingmakers who made themselves unavailable for the selection process after been notified by the government. Also, she stated the available kingmakers selected Prince Oluleke Ogunlade as the new Olubule of Ibule-soro. "Three (3) of the Kingmakers laid abscoun despite been given notice by the government regarding the selection, but me it is my duty to Select Olubule which I have done, I don't know why they want to attack me "...
Another member of the Kingmakers Chief Jimoh Asante, representing the Elegiri said the selection process was peaceful and supervised by the government. He also shared insights into how some desperate Candidate challenged his authenticity as a member of kingmakers. According to him, he got court approval as the rightful representative and selected Prince Oluleke Ogunlade as the new Olubule without been coerced neither been bribed. Asante admonished the indigene of Ibule-soro to support Prince Oluleke Ogunlade."some people wanted to remove me from kingmakers but I seek redress at the court of law, I will advise everyone to support the Olubule-elect"..
However, a distinguished High Chief and member of Ibule-soro in council, High Chief Jayeoba, narrated that consultation with the deity revealed Prince Oluleke Ogunlade as the best for the Olubule stool. He also narrated that Amogofin been the head of the Kingmakers would have broken the tie if there was draw vote in selection process. Again, chief ASAE said as a concerned high chief, he had visited all the other High Chiefs and enjoin them to support the Olubule-elect.
“When the IFA consultation Prince Oluleke Ogunlade was the best follow by the host of other candidate,” Jayeoba said.
