Makinde to crown monarch reappointed after Supreme Court sack

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to crown the reappointed Eleruwa of Eruwa, Prince Adebayo Adegbola, deposed by the Supreme Court.

A statement released by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday, said, “The grand ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025.”

Oyelade said the coronation ceremony has been confirmed by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo.

He explained, “The appointment of Adegbola as the Eleruwa of Eruwa is a reaffirmation and dedication to preserving Eruwa’s cultural heritage and also to fostering unity among its people.

Beyond its ceremonial significance, the coronation symbolises the collective commitment of the community to honoring its historical roots and traditions.”

The commissioner, therefore, urged the residents and all the stakeholders to actively participate in the ceremony, emphasising that the event will further strengthen communal ties, leading the ancient town into a future of growth and prosperity.

The reports that Makinde had approved the appointment of Prince Adegbola as Eleruwa of Eruwa in March 2025, following the legal resolution of a protracted dispute over the stool.

The position became vacant after the Supreme Court deposed the monarch in November 2019.

The High Court of Oyo State later dismissed a suit challenging the appointment on October 22, 2024, paving the way for the installation of a new king.