AKURE — A new regent, Princess Adetutu Adesida Ojei was yesterday installed to fill the stool of the Deji of Akure which became vacant on December 1, this year.
Princes Ojei, after the installation, assured all sons and daughters of Akure that she was ready for the big task ahead with God on her side.
Meanwhile, the family of the battered wife of the deposed Oba, Prince Oluwadare Adesina, Olori Bolanle, who is now late, has appealed to the state government and the council of chiefs in Akure to consider his reinstatement appeal.
The battering of late Bolanle by the deposed monarch on May 30, 2010, lead to his removal and banishment on June 10, 2010 by the state government.
However, the occupier of the stool that was vacant on December 1, the late Oba Adebiyi Adesida, joined his ancestors after reigning for three years and three months.
Princes Ojei, a pharmacist based in the United Kingdom, is the first female child of the late Oba Adesida.
Speaking with newsmen after her installation, the regent said it was a privilege to step into her father’s shoes.
She, however, promised to continue where her father stopped in his effort to bring development to the town.
The regent said it was an open secret that the development witnessed during her father short reign is unprecedented in the history of the town.
Development to Akureland
She said: “I promise that during my short reign I will bring further development to Akureland. We are all witnesses to what happened during my father’s reign.
“Akureland witnessed unprecedented development and I will, by the special grace of God, do more.
She pleaded with the king-makers to seek the face of God in their selection of a new oba for the town.
Princes Ojei added that they should hasten the selection process to enable her continue with her life after the selection and installation of another oba.
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