Ekiti Traditional Rulers and their titles, LGAs and addresses as at 1st July, 2012
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NAME
TITLE
CLASS
RANK
LGA
ADDRESS
1
HRM, Oba Gbadebo Adedeji JP
The Owa Ooye
A (P)
Chairman
Ekiti West L.G
Owa Ooye’s Palace, Okemesi-Ekiti
2
HRM, Oba (Dr) James Adedapo Popoola CON,JP, Odundun I
The Oore
A(P)
Member
Moba L.G.
Oore’s Palace, Otun- Ekiti
3
HRM, Oba Adewumi Ajibade Fasiku.
The Elekole
A(P)
Member
Ikole L.G.
Elekole’s Palace, Ikole-Ekiti
4
HRM, Oba (Dr) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi II CON, JP
The Ewi
A(P)
Member
Ado Local Govt
Ewi’s Palace, Ado-Ekiti
5
HRM, Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewole II, OFR, JP
The Ajero
A(P)
Member
Ijero L.G.
Ajero’s Palace, Ijero-Ekiti
6
HRM, Oba Adegoke Olu Adeyemi, mni JP
The Alara
A(P)
Member
Ekiti West L.G
Alara’s Palace, Aramoko-Ekiti
7
HRM, Oba (Dr) Emmanuel Adesanya Aladejare
The Alaaye Obalufon Alayemore
A(P)
Member
Efon L.G.
Alaaye’s Palace, Efon Alaaye
8
HRM, Oba Adegboye Akaiyejo II,OON,JP
The Ogoga
A(P)
Member
Ikere L.G.
Ogoga’s Palace Ikere-Ekiti
9
Oba Ilori Faboro
The Olojudo
A(P)
Member
Ido/Osi L.G
Olojudo’s Palace Ido-Ekiti
10
HRM, Oba Oluwole Ademolaju Adugbole III KSJ, OON JP
The Oloye
A(P)
Member
Oye L.G.
Oloye’s Palace Oye-Ekiti
11
HRM, Oba Samuel Oladapo Oyebade JP
The Ologotun
A(P)
Member
Ekiti South West L.G.
Ologotun’s Palace Ogotun-Ekiti
12
HRM, Oba Ayodele Adetunji Ajayi, JP Aweloye II
The Arinjale
A(P)
Member
Ise/Orun L.G.
Arinjale’s Palace Ise-Ekiti
13
HRM, Oba Idowu Adamo Babalola.
The Onitaji
A(P)
Member
Oye L.G.
Onitaji’s Palace Itaji-Ekiti
14
HRM, Oba Sunday Owolabi Ajiboye JP
The Onisan
A(P)
Member
Oye L.G.
Onisan’s Palace, Isan-Ekiti
15
Princess Antonia A. George
The Attah of Aiyede
A(P)
Member
Oye L.G
Attah’s Palace Ayede-Ekiti
16
HRM, Oba E. Adebowale Adebayo FCIA
The Elemure
A(P)
Member
Emure L.G
Elemure’s Palace Emure-Ekiti
17
HRM, Oba (Dr) Noah Adejuwon Omonigbehin
The Olomuo
A(P)
Member
Ekiti East L.G.
Olomuo’s Palace Omuo-Ekiti
18
HRH Oba Oladiran Agunbiade III JP
The Olosi
A(P)
Member
Ido/Osi L.G
Olosi’s Palace Osi-Ekiti
19
HRM, Oba Aderemi Obaleye JP
The Olojudo
A(P)
Member
Ekiti West
Olojudo’s Palace Ido-Ile
20
HRM, Oba Edward Jaiyeola
The Arajaka
A(P)
Member
Ekiti South West L.G.
Arajaka’s Palace Igbara-Odo
21
HRM, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I
The Alawe
A(P)
Member
Ekiti South West L.G.
Alawe’s Palace Ilawe-Ekiti
22
HRM, Oba ( Justice) John Ademola Ajakaiye JP
The Oluyin
A
Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G
Oluyin’s Palace Iyin-Ekiti
23
HRM, Oba Jacob Boluwade Adebiyi, JP
The Alare
A
Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G.
Alare’s Palace Are-Ekiti
24
HRM, Oba J.A. Aladesuru
The Onigede
A
Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G.
Onigede’s Palace Igede-Ekiti
25
HRM, Oba Gabriel Oso Adeniyi Ojikutu II
The Obanla
A
Member
Ikole L.G.
Obanla’s Palace Ijesa-Isu
26
HRM, Oba Joseph Adelola Fagbamila II
The Olootunja
A
Member
Ikole L.G.
Olootunja’s Palace Otunja-Ekiti
27
HRM, Oba Jacob Fatunase Ala
The Alaaye
A
Member
Ikole L.G.
Alaaye’s Palace Oke-Ayedun
28
HRM, Oba Samuel Adara Aderiye JP.
The Olode
A
Member
Aiyekire L.G.
Olode’s Palace Ode-Ekiti
29
HRM, Oba Jonathan Agboola Adeleye Oni
The Oniye
A
Member
Ilejemeje L.G.
Oniye’s Palace Iye-Ekiti
30
HRM, Oba J.O. Aina
The Obaleo
A
Member
Moba L.G.
Obaleo’s Palace Erinmope-Ekiti
31
HRM, Oba (Dr.) Adebanji Olarewaju Adeleye
The Olukoro
A
Member
Ijero L.G.
Olukoro’s palace Ikoro-Ekiti
32
HRH, Oba Dare Okubobade III
The Oroo
B
Non-Member
Aiyekire L.G.
Oroo’s Palace Agbado-Ekiti
33
HRH, Oba Emmanuel Adedara
The Alara
B
Member
Ijero L.G.
Alara’s Palace Ara-Ekiti
34
HRH, Oba Sunday Adebayo Fatoba
The Alara
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Alara’s Palace Ara-Ekiti
35
HRH, Oba Gbadebo Ibiloye Ogunsakin
The Onise
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Onise’s Palace Odo-Oro Ekiti
36
HRH, Oba Samuel Ajayi Olanipekun
The Alawo
B
Member
Ire/Ifelodun L.G.
Alawo’s Palace Awo-Ekiti
37
HRH, Oba Johnson Folorunso Aderiye
TheAlayegunle
B
Non-Member
Ijero L.G.
Alayegunle’s Palace Ayegunle-Ekiti
38
HRH, Oba Olufisan Ajayi
Alayetoro
B
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G
Alayetoro’s Palace Ayetoro-Ekiti
39
Princess Adejoke Ojo
The Elerio
B
Non-Member
Ekiti West L.G.
Elerio’s Palace Erio-Ekiti
40
HRH, Oba J.O. Awolola
The Eleda
B
Non-Member
Ilejemeje L.G.
Eleda’s Palace Eda-Oniyo
41
HRH, Oba Jonathan Olufemi Alade Odundun II
The Olohan
B
Member
Ekiti West L.G.
Olohan’s Palace Erinjiyan-Ekiti
42
HRH, Oba Oluwole Agbaje Aladegbami IV
The Olufaki
B
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Olufaki’s Palace Ifaki-Ekiti
43
HRH, Oba Adewumi Daramola
The Onigbemo
B
Member
Irepodun/IfelodunL.G.
Onigbemo’s Palace Igbemo-Ekiti
44
HRH, Oba Sunday Adewumi
The Onigogo
B
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Onigogo’s Palace Igogo-Ekiti
45
HRH, Oba Isaac Adeyinka Ayeoba
The Ojurin
B
Member
Ijero L.G.
Ojurin’s Palace Ijurin-Ekiti
46
HRH, Oba Adeleye Awojobi
The Onikun
B
Member
Moba L.G.
Onikun’s Palace Ikun-Ekiti
47
HRH, Oba Abel Ajibola
The Alasa
B
Non-Member
Ekiti East L.G.
Alasa’s Palace Ilasa-Ekiti
48
HRH, Oba Edward O. Ajayi
The Owalogbo
B
Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Owalogbo’s Palace Ilogbo-Ekiti
49
HRH, Oba (Dr) M.A. Ayoola Arowolo, JP
The Oluloro
B
Non-Member
Ijero L.G.
Oluloro’s Palace Iloro-Ekiti
50
HRH, Oba Joseph Olukayode Adeyemi Akinola
The Owa
B
Member
Ilejemeje L.G.
Owa’s Palace Iludun-Ekiti
51
HRH, Oba Olaleye Oniyelu
The Apeju
B
Member
Oye L.G.
Apeju’s Palace Ilupeju-Ekiti
52
HRH, Oba J.B. Aina
The Obanla
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Obanla’s Palace Ipao-Ekiti
53
Vacant
The Olupoti
B
Non-Member
Ijero L.G
Olupoti’s Palace Ipoti-Ekiti
54
HRH, Oba Abiodun William Ajisafe
The Olorin
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G
Olorin’s Palace Orin-Odo-Ekiti
55
HRH, Oba Adeyeye Oladimeji
The Onimesi
B
Member
Aiyekire L.G
Onimesi’s Palace Imesi-Ekiti
56
HRH, Oba Adesanya Oyebade Oluwagbamigbe II
The Asaba
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G
Asaba’s Palace Isaba-Ekiti
57
HRH, Oba Victor Adeleke Bobade
The Onire
B
Non-Member
Oye L.G
Onire’s Palace Ire-Ekiti
58
HRH, Oba Joel Ajayi Olonibua
The Oniropora
B
Non-Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G.
Oniropora’s palace Iropora-Ekiti
59
HRH, Oba Makanjuola Ajaja Ph.D
The Owatapa
B
Non-Member
Oye L.G.
Owatapa’s Palace Itapa-Ekiti
60
HRH, Oba Azeez Kareem Adebanjo
The Olu
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Olu’s Palace Itapaji-Ekiti
61
HRH, M.O. Aladejana
The Alaworoko
B
Non-Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G
Alaworoko’s Palace Iworoko Ekiti
62
HRH, Oba Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade
The Owa
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Owa’s Palace Odo Ayedun
63
HRH, Oba G.A. Oyedeji
The Olowa
B
Non-Member
Ijero L.G.
Olowa’s Palace Odo-Owa-Ekiti
64
HRH, Oba Adeleke Adeleye
The Owa
B
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Owa’s Palace Osun-Ekiti
65
HRM, Oba Tajudeen Bamidele Jimoh
The Olosan
B
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Olosan’s Palace Osan-Ekiti
66
HRH, Oba George Adedayo Akande
The Olusi
B
Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Olusi’s Palace Usi-Ekiti
67
HRH, Oba Oluyemi Adedeji
The Olusin
B
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Olusin’s Palace Usin-Ekiti
68
HRH, Oba Solomon Omotoyinbo
The Apalufin
B
Member
Aiyekire L.G.
Apalufin’s Palace, Aisegba-Ekiti
69
HRH, Oba Theophilous Bejide Adegoke Ogunbiyi
The Alaaye
C
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Alaaye’s Palace Aaye-Ekiti
70
HRH, Oba S.A. Olatoye
The Alaaye
C
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Alaaye’s Palace Aaye- Oja-Ekiti
71
HRH, Oba Joseph Ajibare Ademilua
The Alafao
C
Non-Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G.
Alafao’s Palace Afao-Ekiti
72
HRH, Oba C. Adeoye Falomo II
The Alararomi
C
Non-Member
Ijero L.G.
Alararomi’s Palace Araromi-Ekiti
73
Princess
The Oloja
C
Non-Member
Ekiti East L.G.
Oloja’s Palace Araromi-Oke-Ekiti
74
HRH, Oba Oyebode Ojo Olowookere
The Odolofin
C
Non-Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G.
Odolofin’s Palace Araromi-Obo Ekiti
75
HRH Oba Abraham O. Babalola II
The Alasin
C
Member
Ikole L.G.
Alasin’s Palace Asin-Ekiti
76
HRH, Oba Augustine Tayo Famoroti
The Owa
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Owa’s Palace Ayebode–Ekiti
77
HRH, Oba S.Olawanle Adeloye
The Owa
C
Member
Oye L.G.
Owa’s Palace Ayegbaju-Ekiti
78
HRH, Oba Ayodele Ige Olokesusi
The Owa
C
Member
Aiyekire L.G.
Owa’s Palace Egbe-Ekiti
79
HRH, Oba Bamidele Olatunji Ajayi
The Elewu
C
Non-Member
Ilejemeje L.G.
Elewu’s Palace Ewu-Ekiti
80
HRH Oba Adeola Olatunde Fajuyigbe
The Eleyio
C
Non-Member
Ire/Ifelodun L.G
Eleyio’s Palace Eyio-Ekiti
81
HRH. Oba Sunday Adeniran Benjamin Omotayo Oso
The Eleda Ile
C
Non-Member
Ekiti East L.G.
Eleda’s Palace Eda-IleEkiti
82
HRH, Oba Emmanuel Agbeleoba
The Elepe
C
Non-Member
Ijero L.G.
Elepe’s Palace Epe-Ekiti
83
HRH, Oba M.O. Atolagbe
The Elepe
C
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Elepe’s Palace Epe-Ekiti
84
HRH, Oba L.A. Ajibola
The Elesure
C
Non-Member
Irepodun/Ifelodun L.G.
Elesure’s Palace Esure-Ekiti
85
HRH, Oba S.O. Omojola
The Elesun
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Elesun’s Palace Esun-Ekiti
86
HRH, Oba (Dr) Afolabi Idowu Babade III
he Owa
C
Non-Member
Ijero L.G.
Owa’s Palace Oke-Oro Ekiti
87
HRH, Oba M. Folarin Fabunmi
The Onifisin
C
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Onifisin’s Palace Ifisin-Ekiti
88
HRH, Oba E.O. Ajayi Adetiloye
The Olugbole
C
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Olugbole’s Palace Igbole-Ekiti
89
Princess (Dr.) Mrs Adebunmi Osadahun
The Obaloke
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Obaloke’s Palace Igbona-Ekiti
90
HRH, Oba S. Oyewole Babalola Fadahunsi
The Onijan
C
Non-Member
Aiyekire L.G.
Onijan’s Palace Ijan-Ekiti
91
HRH, Oba S.A. Osatuyi
The Onijesa
C
Member
Ilejemeje L.G
Onijesa’s Palace Ijesamodu-Ekiti
92
HRH, Oba Isaac Adetoyinbo Ajayi
The Elejelu
C
Non-Member
Oye L.G
Elejelu’s Palace Ijelu-Ekiti
93
HRH, Oba E.A. Olorunsola
The Oloja
C
Non-Member
Ekiti West L.G
Olaja’s Palace Ikogosi-Ekiti
94
HRH, Oba Joseph Afolabi Adeoye JP
The Obanikosu
C
Member
Moba L.G
Obanikosun’s Palace Ikosun-Ekiti
95
HRH, Oba J.O.Falaki
The Onikoyi
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G
Onikoyi’s Palace Ikoyi-Ekiti
96
HRH, Oba Timothy Ibiyinka Oluwagbohun
The Onikun
C
Member
Ekiti-East L.G
Onikun’s Palace Ikun-Oba Ekiti
97
HRH, Oba E.F. Adeyeye
The Eleri
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G
Eleri’s Palace Ikunri-Ekiti
98
HRH, Oba Akin Owoeye
The Alafon
C
Non-Member
Oye L.G
Alafon’s Palace Ilafon-Ekiti
99
HRH, Oba Adebayo Awoseyila
The Alamo
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G
Alamo’s Palace Ilamo-Ekiti
100
HRH, Oba David Adegboyega Oyewumi
The Obadu
C
Non-Member
Oye L.G
Obadu’s Palace Ilemeso-Ekiti
101
Princess Yewade Dada
The Obalogun
C
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Obalogun’s Palace Ilogun-Ekiti
102
HRH, Oba F.A. Jegede
The Eesalokun
C
Member
Ijero L.G.
Eesalokun’s Palace Ilokuno-Ekiti
103
Priincess Adeola Adegbemisola
The Ajagun
C
Member
Aiyekire L.G.
Ajagun’s Palace Ilu Omoba-Ekiti
104
HRH, Oba James Olufemi Omiyale
The Onipere
C
Non-Member
Ilejemeje L.G.
Onipere’s Palace Ipere-Ekiti
105
HRH, Oba Samuel Olusola Olatuyi
The Olumojo
C
Non-Member
Oye L.G.
Olumojo’s Palace Imojo-Ekiti
106
Princess Margret Olu Oluyide
The Olupole/Iloro
C
Non-Member
Ekiti West L.G.
Olupole’s Palace Ipole-Iloro Ekiti
107
HRH, Oba Julius Adebowale Olukayode
The Onirare
C
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Onirare’s Palace Irare-Ekiti
108
HRH, Oba Ezekiel Bamidele Adesogan
The Onirele
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Onirele’s Palace Irele-Ekiti
109
HRH, Oba Sunday Ekundayo
The Oluroye
C
Member
Ijero L.G.
Oluroye’s Palace Iroko-Ekiti
110
HRH Oba Afolabi Adeniyi Felix
The Oniro
C
Non-Member
Aiyekire L.G.
Oniro’s Palace Iro-Ekiti
111
HRH, Oba James Ajiboye Omotoso
The Aromiro
C
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Aromiro’s Palace Iro-Ekiti
112
HRH, Oba Moses Ajayi Bamisaye
The Obasaoye
C
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Obasaoye’s Palace Isa-Oye-Ekiti
113
HRH, Oba Adesoji Akinyemi
The Onisin
C
Non-Member
Ekiti East L.G.
Onisin’s Palace Isinbode-Ekiti
114
HRH, Oba Ebenezer Agboola Ogungbemi
The Olu
C
Member
Ikole L.G.
Olu’s Palace Iyemero-Ekiti
115
HRH, Oba Moses Kokumo Owoniya II
The Obalemo
C
Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Obalemo’s Palace Odo-Ora Ekiti
116
Princess Tinuade Ogunbiyi
The Owa
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Owa’s Palace Oke-Ako Ekiti
117
Princess J. Owoeye
The Oloojebu
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Oloojebu’s Palace Oke-Ijebu-Ekiti
118
HRH, Oba Peter Ojo Daramola
The Olora
C
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Olora’s Palace Oke-Ora Ekiti
119
HRH, Oba Peter Afolabi Falade
The Obaloja
C
Non-Member
Oye L.G.
Obaloja’s Palace Oloje-Ekiti
120
HRH, Oba Adeyeye Ogundeyi
The Owajumu
C
Member
Oye L.G.
Owajumu’s Palace Omu-Ekiti
121
HRH, Oba Oluwole Olubunmo
The Olorin
C
Non-Member
Ido/Osi L.G.
Olorin’s Palace Orin-Ekiti
122
HRH, Oba Zachaus Aderounmu Adewumi
The Olowuro
C
Member
Ise/Orun L.G.
Olowuro’s Palace Orun-Ekiti
123
HRH, Oba Philip Eniayewu Oyediran
The Olosin
C
Non-Member
Oye L.G.
Olosin’s Palace Osin-Ekiti
124
HRH, Oba M.O. Fabusuyi
The Onikun
C
Non-Member
Ijero L.G.
Onikun’s Palace Temidire-Ekiti
125
HRH, Oba Olabode Olumide Falade
The Amuro
C
Non-Member
Ikole L.G.
Amuro’s Palace Temidire-Ekiti
126
HRH, Oba Adeniyi J .Adeyinka
Eisa
C
Non-Member
Moba L.G.
Eisa’s Palace Ira-Ekiti
Ekiti
Ekiti is a state in southwestern Nigeria.
Named after the Ekiti people, the Yoruba subgroup that make up the majority of the state’s population, Ekiti State was formed from a part of Ondo State in 1996 and has its capital as the city of Ado-Ekiti.
Iworoko mountainFajuyi Memorial ParkEkiti state University Teaching Hospital, Ado-ekitiEkiti people
Ekiti State is a state in southwestern Nigeria, bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the northeast by Kogi State, to the south and southeast by Ondo State, and to the west by Osun State.
It was created in 1996 from the territory of the former Ondo State. The state is known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and agricultural potential.
Ekiti is also home to some of some prestigious educational institutions in the country, such as the Ekiti State University, the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti and the Afe Babalola University.
One of the most popular destinations in Ekiti is the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, located in Ikogosi town. This resort is famous for its natural phenomenon of warm and cold springs flowing side by side from the same source. The warm spring has a temperature of about 70°C, while the cold spring has a temperature of about 37°C. The resort offers various facilities and activities for visitors, such as swimming pools, chalets, restaurants, conference halls, hiking trails and a museum.
IkogosiOlosunta Hills
Ekiti State has 16 Local Government Areas, namely:
Ado-Ekiti
Ikere
Oye
Aiyekire (Gbonyin)
Efon
Ekiti East
Ekiti South-West
Ekiti West
Emure
Ido-Osi
Ijero
Ikole
Ilejemeje
Irepodun/Ifelodun
Ise/Orun
Moba
St. Paul Anglican church, ErijiyanAramoko-Ekiti Roundabout, Aramoko-EkitiAraromi Baptist Church, Igede-EkitiEkiti Baptist High School, Igede EkitiEkiti state internal revenue house, Ado-ekiti
Another attraction in Ekiti is the Arinta Waterfalls, situated in Ipole-Iloro town. This waterfall is one of the highest and most spectacular in Nigeria, with a height of about 120 meters. The waterfall is surrounded by lush vegetation and rocky cliffs, creating a scenic and serene environment. You can enjoy the view of the waterfall from a distance or get closer to feel its refreshing spray.
The Ekiti Cultural Centre in Ado-Ekiti, is a hub for cultural activities and events, such as exhibitions, festivals, workshops and performances. The centre also houses a museum that showcases various artifacts and relics from the past, such as pottery, beads, masks, costumes and musical instruments.
Ekiti is a state that celebrates its traditions and values. Some of the most notable festivals in Ekiti are the Udiroko Festival, the Ogun Festival and the Olosunta Festival. These festivals are held annually to mark different occasions and honor different deities. They feature colorful displays of costumes, dances, music and rituals that reflect the identity and diversity of Ekiti people.
