Following the passing of its traditional ruler, Oba Isaac Sunday Adeyeye Ajimo III, who died on March 3, 2025, Akungba-Akoko, a prominent town in Akoko South West Local Government area of Ondo State, has appointed a new regent.
The newly appointed regent is Princess Adeyemi Faith Ajimo, a 25-year-old University graduate and the first daughter of the late monarch.
She hails from the Ole Ruling House, and her selection was made after a unanimous decision by the family and traditional council.
According to The Hope, her appointment was confirmed in a formal letter addressed to the Chairman of Akoko South West Local Government, the Alale Council of Chiefs.
The letter was endorsed by notable chiefs including the High Chief Alakun of Igbelu Quarters, High Chief Olubaka of Ibaka Quarters, High Chief Olukusa of Okusa Quarters, High Chief Asalu of Akua Quarters, and High Chief Alagure of Ilale Quarters.
Also, the decision to install Princess Ajimo as regent followed a family meeting presided over by the head of the Ole Ruling House, Pa Thomas Olufe Olanipon.
Fourteen other Princes were present during the deliberation, where they collectively agreed to entrust the leadership role to the late king’s daughter until a new monarch is selected and officially crowned.
The traditional council has called on the local government chairman to communicate the development to appropriate authorities in Akoko South West and the Ondo State Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs.
They also appealed for the government’s full support, recognition, and endorsement of Princess Ajimo in her new role as regent.
