July 11, (THEWILL) – The kinsmen of Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, at Ilemona town, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have confirmed his selection as the new traditional ruler of the ancient town.
His announcement is only waiting to be ratified by the State Government.
Yusuf’s name was said to have been selected by the kingmakers and submitted to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development.
The Commissioner in the Ministry, Hon Abdullahi Abubakar Bata, while confirming the development, said the process of Yusuf’s appointment has not been finalised.
Yusuf, a 52-year-old Prince, is the son of the late monarch, Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, who died in May, at the age of 95.
It remains unknown, however, if he will leave his current job to take up the kingship offer.
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