Indication emerged on Sunday that a new Deji of Akure may be installed before the end of the week following the selection of a prince from Osupa ruling house, Aladetoyinbo Kole Patrick, as the new Deji of Akure by the kingmakers.
A source within the palace said that Aladetoyinbo was selected on Sunday by the kingmakers among 13 other people who showed interest in the throne.
The Osupa ruling house had on Friday forwarded a list of nominees to the kingmakers after a meeting at the residence of its head, Dr. Ade Ogunleye, which was also attended by officials of Akure South Local Government who served as observers during the proceedings.
The nominees included Kayode Oluwole, Adegbola Adelabu, Adegbite Kayode, Adejuyigbe Femi, Adeolu Adepoju, Aladetoyinbo Kole Patrick and Agbebi Leye.
The state government had on Monday written a letter through Akure South Local Government, directing the ruling house to nominate a candidate for the the approval of kingmakers.
The stool became vacant on December 1 2013 when Oba Adebiyi Adesida from Ojijigogun ruling house died after reigning for three years.
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