The Presidency has confirmed the appointment of President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-De-Camp, ADC, Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf as the new Elemona of Ilemona land in Oyun local government area of Kwara state.
His appointment followed the demise of his father, the late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, the former Elemona in May.
Consequently, the people of Ilemona, as expressed by the community’s kingmakers, decided to install Lt Col. Yusuf as their new traditional ruler.
A presidency’s statement informed that apart from being the heir apparent to the throne, the people of Ilemona have expressed admiration for Lt Col Yusuf for his acts of kindness and humanitarian gestures to the community and environs in the last few years.
Having received due authorization as stated and required by the traditional, custom and ethics of the Nigerian army, the ADC accepted the decision of his people as the incoming Elemona of Ilemona.
It also said that after the approval of the Kwara state governor and ratification of the state’s traditional council of chiefs, the presidential ADC is to be presented staff of office by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday, 13th of July, 2024.
His Royal Highness, Oba Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, Fiwadade Ilufemiloye Oyekanmi the second, the Elemona of Ilemona land, upon his installation, is to appoint regents on the throne until he retires from the military service, the Presidency stated on Friday.
