The ancient town of Isheri-Mole witnessed a momentous occasion on July 6, 2025, as His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Sulaiman Adekunle Bamgbade – Ayodele III, the Olofin of Isheri and Adimula of Awori Kingdoms, formally installed Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola as the Baashorun Ilu Isheri-Mole.
Hon. Ayoola, a seasoned grassroots politician and the current Executive Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, was honoured with this prestigious traditional title in recognition of his unwavering commitment to public service, community development, and the preservation of Yoruba cultural values.
In his royal address, Olofin Bamgbade extolled Hon. Ayoola’s leadership virtues and described the conferment as “a fitting recognition of a man whose track record in governance exemplifies the values we cherish in Isheri Mole—integrity, service, and dedication to the common good.”
The colourful ceremony was graced by a host of traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders, and cultural enthusiasts from within and beyond Aworiland.
Distinguished Political Leaders Present:
• Hon. (Dr.) Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul – Member, House of Representatives, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency
• Princess (Hon.) Rasheedat Abiodun Adu – Executive Chairman, Iru/Victoria Island LCDA
• Otunba Adebayo Olasoju – Executive Chairman, Isolo LCDA
• Hon. Ramotalai Olanrewaju Akinlola-Hassan – Executive Chairman, Oriade LCDA
• Hon. Olusegun Odunmbaku – Executive Chairman, Ojodu LCDA amongst Others
👑 Royal Fathers in Attendance:
• Oba Shakirudeen Adeshina Kuti – Elewu of Ewu
• Oba (Engr.) Monsuru Abimbola Adekanbi Oladega – Olu of Agboyi
• Oba (Dr.) Olukunmi Olusesan Akingbola Ikudoro – Olu of Oregun
• Oba Hakeem Agbaosi – Alaguda of Aguda Ogba
• HRM Oba Oluwasegun Adeyemi Ajasa – Awuse of Onigbongbo
• Oba Lateef Amodemaja – Olu of Mapara
• Oba Saidu Olanire -Olu of Gaun, Oba Abosule, Oba Paata Abiodun amongst others.
Their esteemed presence underscored the cultural and political significance of the Baashorun title in the traditional governance system of Aworiland.
Signed:
Office of Media and Publicity
The Palace of the Olofin of Isheri and Adimula of Awori Kingdoms
