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Kingmakers install Prince Lawal as Onijeru of Ijeru

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Prince Ayinla Lawal has been installed as the new Onijeru of Ijeru in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Oyo State.

His ascension to the throne is a sequel to the transition of Oba Elijah Popoola in April 2022.

The kingmakers performed the installation ceremony on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Idi Ose in Baale Ijeru.

Oba Lawal is expected to go into a 7-day seclusion, otherwise known as Ipebi, after which the official coronation will take place.

Kabiyesi Ayinla Lawal is from the Osotona ruling house.

The stool of Onijeru is among the 48; the next occupied was recently granted an approval letter, officially received on Monday, November 6, 2023, and the kingmakers wasted no time in performing the installation rite.

Oba Lawal Ayinla recently retired from Ogbomoso South Local Government in Arowomole.

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