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Kingmakers deny injunction, press Adeleke on monarch’s appointment

Kingmakers deny injunction, press Adeleke on monarch’s appointment
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The kingmakers and chiefs of Ojo town in Osun State have dismissed reports that a state High Court had restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from filling the stool of the Olojo of Ojo. The palace noted that Ojo remains a peaceful and united community that deserves its fair share of development under the Adeleke’s administration in Osun State.
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  • ✦We are patiently and urgently waiting on the government of Osun State to appoint a king for our community in Ojo,” he said.
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Sunday:In a statement issued by the Ojo Palace, signed by a former councillor, Ojo/Aro Ward 9, Akanji Opatunde, and made available to The PUNCH on Sunday, the traditional council alleged attempts by some people to give the town a negative image and stall the appointment of a new monarch.11th March:According to the palace, “The originators of the claim are engaging in a media trial in a bid to disrupt and delay the progress of Ojo town.” It clarified that the reference being made to an interim court process granted on 11th March, 2026 was misleading and misrepresented the position of the High Court.
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  • ✦The kingmakers and chiefs of Ojo town in Osun State have dismissed reports that a state High Court had restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from filling the stool of the Olojo of Ojo.
  • ✦The palace noted that Ojo remains a peaceful and united community that deserves its fair share of development under the Adeleke’s administration in Osun State.
  • ✦We are patiently and urgently waiting on the government of Osun State to appoint a king for our community in Ojo,” he said.
Key Facts:Sunday: In a statement issued by the Ojo Palace, signed by a former councillor, Ojo/Aro Ward 9, Akanji Opatunde, and made available to The PUNCH on Sunday, the traditional council alleged attempts by some people to give the town a negative image and stall the appointment of a new monarch.11th March: According to the palace, “The originators of the claim are engaging in a media trial in a bid to disrupt and delay the progress of Ojo town.” It clarified that the reference being made to an interim court process granted on 11th March, 2026 was misleading and misrepresented the position of the High Court.
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The kingmakers and chiefs of Ojo town in Osun State have dismissed reports that a state High Court had restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from filling

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What is the latest development regarding Osun State?

The kingmakers and chiefs of Ojo town in Osun State have dismissed reports that a state High Court had restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from filling the stool of the Olojo of Ojo.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The palace noted that Ojo remains a peaceful and united community that deserves its fair share of development under the Adeleke’s administration in Osun State.

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In a statement issued by the Ojo Palace, signed by a former councillor, Ojo/Aro Ward 9, Akanji Opatunde, and made available to The PUNCH on Sunday, the traditional council alleged attempts by some people to give the town a negative image and stall the appointment of a new monarch.

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