Citizens of Owo local Government Area of Ondo State are going to enstool a new Olowo in a few weeks.
Prince Gbadegesin Ogunoye has emerged as the Olowo elect. Of 14 votes out of 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos, (those who have sole responsibility to select king for the ancient town) in an election conducted by officials of the local government.
Ogunoye is from Ogunoye ruling house of the town.
The throne of Olowo became vacant following the demise of Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III, who passed away on Tuesday, April 16th this year.
He will known as His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III
Prince Gbadegesin Ogunoye has emerged as the Olowo elect. Of 14 votes out of 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos, (those who have sole responsibility to select king for the ancient town) in an election conducted by officials of the local government.
Ogunoye is from Ogunoye ruling house of the town.
The throne of Olowo became vacant following the demise of Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III, who passed away on Tuesday, April 16th this year.
He will known as His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III