Makinde approves beaded crown for Elempe of Tapa.

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has finally approved the presentation of staff of office and beaded crown to the Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titilola Oyekanmi Sunday.

A statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, indicated that the governor, on March 7, 2024, approved that the Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Akanni Oyelere and the and the Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titiloye be presented with the instrument of office and beaded crowns.

The statement added that the governor also approved the appointment of Chief Akindele Sunday Olukayode as the new Baale of Awaye Town in Egbeda Local Government Area of the state.

This was as the governor approved the elevation of 12 Part III (Minor) Chiefs in Oyo Town to Part III Recognised Chieftaincies.

Governor Makinde approved the appointment of Chief Akindele as the Baale of Awaye Town, a Part II Recognised Chieftaincy under the Chiefs Law, Cap. 28 Vol. I, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000, in line with Section 3 (a) and (b) of the same law, which empowered him to grant the approval.

In the approval for the elevation of Oyo Minor Chiefs to Part II Recognised Chieftaincies, the governor granted the approval for the elevation of Elepe of Isheke, Onaisokun of Oyoland, Baale Idoode, Baale Gudugbu, Baale Ojongbodu, Baale Akeetan, Baale of Imeleke Oyo.

It will be recalled that Asako news relayed the news of the pending approval of Staff of office to the Ibarapa monarch on 6th March, 2024. We appreciate the proactiveness of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Eng. Seyi Makinde, congratulations to the Elempe of Tapa and the entire Tapa Community.