The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Kazeem Oyekunle as the new Olokinni of Okinni in Egbedore Area Council of the State.
The appointment, according to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, formed part of the decisions arrived at during the Eighth Meeting of the State Executive Council chaired by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The statement as ratified by the Council further indicated that the appointment came to the fore sequel to the demise, on 2nd of April, 2023, of Oba Akadiri Ookanola Olawale , the Olokinni of Okinni who joined his ancestors.
Prince Kazeem Oyekunle’s appointment by the State Executive Council which is with immediate effect was arrived at having secured four out of seven votes at a meeting of the Kingmakers of Okinni .
The Olokinni of Okinni Chieftaincy is a recognized Chieftaincy to which Part II of the Chiefs’ Law ( Cap 25),Laws of Osun State, 2022 applies.