{
  "id": 12054218,
  "title": "Governor Adeleke, Ataoja Osogbo in fresh row over Osun Iyaloja General appointment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/governor-adeleke-ataoja-osogbo-in-fresh-row-over-osun-iyaloja-general",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T01:50:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/governor-adeleke-ataoja-osogbo-in-fresh-row-over-osun-iyaloja-general-appointment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Osogbo Ataoja Oba Jimoh Oyetunji are embroiled in a new conflict regarding the authority to appoint the Iyaloja General of the state. The disagreement erupted after the monarch declared that Iyalode of Osogbo, Chief Awawu Asindemade, had been reinstated to the position she previously held under the previous administrations of governors Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola. Asindemade had been serving as Iyaloja General prior to the current administration of Adeleke.\n\nIn response to the monarch's announcement, the governor appointed Mary Oyebode as Iyaloja General, solidifying her position under the state government. The monarch explained that he had instructed Asindemade to support Adeleke's re-election campaign during the August 15 state elections, which led to her compliance and subsequent restoration. The monarch maintained that he holds the sole authority to appoint the Iyaloja General, and expressed his appreciation for Asindemade's support in his re-election bid.\n\nHowever, Governor Adeleke refuted the Ataoja's claim, stating through a statement issued by his spokesperson that Oyebode remains the legally appointed Iyaloja General of Osun State. He emphasized that only the state government has the power to make such appointments, declaring that any contrary announcements, including those from the Osogbo palace, are invalid. Adeleke urged market associations and women across the state to disregard any new appointment of an Iyaloja General, asserting that Oyebode would continue to receive full support and recognition from the state government.",
  "summary": "A fresh disagreement is emerging between the Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke and the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, over who has the authority to occupy the position of Iyaloja General of the state. The dispute followed the monarch’s declaration that the Iyalode of Osogbo, Chief Awawu Asindemade, had been returned to the position […] The post Governor Adeleke, Ataoja Osogbo in fresh…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}