Oyebode Mary Remains Osun Iyaloja-General, Gov Adeleke Reaffirms
Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed Mrs Oyebode Mary as the Iyaloja General of Osun State, denouncing any announcement of a new appointee.
In a statement in response to an announcement from the palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, the governor affirmed that only the state government is vested with the authority by law to appoint the Iyaloja General.
“Any announcement from any other quarter including the Osogbo Royal Palace is null and void. Mrs Oyebode remains the legally appointed Iyaloja General under the authority of the state government.
The governor urged market associations and womenfolk across the state to ignore any appointment of any new Iyaloja General. Mrs Oyebode continues to enjoy the full support and recognition of the state government in her capacity as duly appointed Iyaloja General of Osun state.
He further appeals to institutions and individuals to be mindful of the law and their assigned mandates under the law”, advising that institutions and individuals should desist from actions capable of disturbing the peace of the state.
