Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo

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There was no change. If you go to any town in Yorubaland the ruler of that place is either called Olu or Oli or something of that nature. So, if the people decide that they want the title Olijebu, they are only emphasising the fact that Ojomo Oluda is the Oba of their community. Except if there is anybody who feels aggrieved by it but I cannot call myself Ojomo Oluda of Akoko area. A lot of people do ask: What is this Ojomo Oluda and its role? Because in some towns, there are titles that are closely related in spelling to Ojomo, some call it Ojomu but they are high chiefs in their own places. There is a need to stress this for people to know in order not to mistake the two names. Ojomo Oluda of Ijebu-Owo is the traditional ruler of Ijebu-Owo.

Politicians shouldn't see traditional rulers as competitors –Olijebu of Ijebu-Owo, Oba Ojomo, The Punch

Installation controversy

There was a controversy over his installation on June 13, 2004. Following his nomination by the king-makers as a qualified and preferred candidate for the throne, Amaka who was also a candidate sought a High Court order to annul his candidacy. This was refused, and Kofoworola was affirmed as the Ojomo Oluda. [6] Amaka was not satisfied with this judgment and appealed against it. [7] He was thereafter installed by Oba DVF Olateru-Olagbegi, the Olowo of Owo.

References

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  2. Salako, Femi (2024-08-16). "The strides of a community builder". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  3. "Owo observes Igogo festival". The Nation. Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  4. Salako, Femi (2024-08-16). "The strides of a community builder". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  5. 1 2 Dada, Peter (23 October 2021). "Politicians shouldn't see traditional rulers as competitors –Olijebu of Ijebu-Owo, Oba Ojomo". The Punch. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  6. "The Nation - Obayanju: The man, the king". The Nation. Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  7. "Royal Rumble in Ijebu, Owo". Vanguard News. Retrieved June 28, 2015.



Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo
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The king flanked by the Ijebu chiefs
Ojomo Oluda of Ijebu, Owo
ReignJune 13, 2004 – present
Predecessor Agboola Ojomo Agunloye
Born Ijebu, Owo, Ondo State, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Education Ahmadu Bello University
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