The Ekiti State Government has approved the appointment of Barrister Stephen Adegboyega Alabi as the new Olosi of Osi Ekiti in Ido Osi Local Government Area of the State, Ekiti News reports.
This was the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 30th July, 2024.
According to a statement made available to the newsmen by the State Commissioner of information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, the council also approved the appointment of Prince Bayode Ayeni as the new Olu of Iyemero-Ekiti and Prince Babalola Adebomi as the new Alararomi of Araromi-Ekiti.
The statement reads in part, “The State Executive Council approved the appointment of Barrister Stephen Adegboyega Alabi as the new Olosi of Osi Ekiti in Ido Osi Local Government Area of the State.
“The provision of the Chiefs Law (2012) was strictly adhered to in the selection of Barrister Stephen Adegboyega Alabi from the Arubiojo Ruling House as the Olosi of Osi Ekiti.
“The traditional stool became vacant on 5th August, 2021 following the demise of Oba Adewole Agunbiade from the Akombo ruling House.
“An accomplished broadcaster, veteran journalist, Public Relations Consultant and legal Practitioner, Prince Alabi holds LL.B from the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, BL from the Nigeria Law School, Abuja and LL.M from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. He also holds a National Diploma (OND) from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.”