Ekiti community asks Ooni to intervene in monarch selection

The Alara-in-Council and residents of Aramoko-Ekiti have appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to intervene in the selection process for a new Alara. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the appeal was made via a statement signed by the Head of Kingmakers, Chief Asao, and the Secretary, Chief Sajowa. The group is asking the Ooni to plead with Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to permit kingmakers to reconvene and finish selecting a candidate for the vacant stool.

The selection process reportedly began in April 2026 following the Alara of Aramoko Chieftaincy Declaration and the Ekiti State Chieftaincy Law, Daily Post Nigeria reports. After an Ifa consultation resulted in three shortlisted princes, 12 kingmakers held a vote that ended in a six-six tie. This tie necessitated a second round of voting to determine the successful candidate.

Punch Nigeria adds that the community's appeal to the Ooni is specifically directed toward asking Governor Oyebanji to allow the kingmakers to conclude the selection.

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