Omoniyi Promise, Akure
The Olajoda of Oda Kingdom in Ondo State,Oba Julius Omomo is dead,he died on Saturday at the age of 83.
According to a family source, Ade Adelakun who confirmed the monarch’s death, stated that the monarch died after a brief illness .
Adelakun who described the late monarch as a humble, decent and down to earth monarch, noting that during the reign of the monarch,the domain witnessed peace and development.
It will be recalled that the late monarch was installed on May 30,2023 and was crowned in December the same year but not without litigation as members of the ruling house described his installation as illegal and an invitation to anarchy.
According to reports the installation was not approved by the kingmakers and the people of the community,despite an appeal challenging Omomo’s nomination as monarch for the community, the state government approved his installation.
The statement reads:“The notice of Appeal was communicated to the state governor, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Chairman Akure South Local Government and the Ruling House,” members of the ruling house said in a statement at the time.”
“Any step taken by the government would be prejudicial and might lead to a breakdown of law and order in the ancient community if the Omomo is installed as the traditional ruler.”the statement stated
