The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, on Friday, November 13, 2026, formally installed Prince Muritala Abiola Adejumobi as the new Alagunbelewo of Agunbelewo in Osogbo, Osun State.
The Ataoja’s palace was agog as dignitaries, traditional chiefs, community leaders, and residents of Agunbelewo converged in large numbers to witness the historic installation.
Prince Adejumobi, who hails from the Gbaemu royal family of the Sogbo Ruling House of Osogbo, received widespread endorsement from the people of Agunbelewo.
Community leaders and residents of Agunbelewo expressed immense joy and satisfaction over emergence of Adejumobi.
The indigenes described his installation as a welcome development that will usher in peace, unity, and progress across Agunbelewo communities.
His installation follows the recent de-recognition of the former occupant of the stool, Chief Maruf Adewale Olayiwola Lawal, by the Osun State Government.
In an official letter dated November 5, 2026, with reference number CD.173/VOL.II/205, issued by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and signed by Mr Wale Alliyu on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, the state government notified Chief Lawal of the withdrawal of his status as a Part II recognized Oba.
According to the letter, the Osun State Executive Council, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, approved the de-recognition of Chief Lawal under the Chief’s Law (Cap. 25), Laws of Osun State, 2002, with retroactive effect from October 23, 2026.
With the formal installation of Adejumobi by the Ataoja of Osogbo, traditional authority in the Agunbelewo community has now been firmly vested in the new Alagunbelewo.
