President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-De-Camp, Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, has been officially appointed the new Elemona of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Following the demise of his father, the late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, the former Elemona in May, the people of Ilemona, as expressed by the community’s kingmakers, decided to install Lt Col. Yusuf as their new traditional ruler.
Apart from being the heir apparent to the throne, the people of Ilemona have expressed admiration for Lt Col. Yusuf due to his acts of kindness and humanitarian gestures to the community and its environs over the past few years.
Having received due authorization as required by the traditions, customs, and ethics of the Nigerian Army, the ADC accepted the decision of his people to become the incoming Elemona of Ilemona.
After the approval of the Kwara State Governor and ratification by the state’s traditional council of chiefs, the presidential ADC is set to be presented with his staff of office by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq tomorrow, Saturday, 13th of July, 2024.
His Royal Highness, Oba Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, Fiwadade Ilufemiloye Oyekanmi II, the Elemona of Ilemona, upon his installation, is expected to appoint regents on the throne until his retirement from military service.
