Eleruwa

Eleruwa is the title of the traditional ruler of Eruwa in Western Nigeria. The present Eleruwa of Eruwa, HRM Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, Ajobo Olurin I was presented the staff and instruments of office on the 6th day of March 2025, by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.

List of Eleruwa of Eruwa

  1. Obaseeku – Ododo Baba Ewu
  2. Olaribikusi I – Oba Agesinsawo
  3. Olasubu – Akangbe Osin
  4. Gbajumola I – Afasan (reigned till about 1860)
  5. Sabi – Ayinla Edu
  6. Olurin – Iyanda Agan
  7. Omoni – Alade Efon
  8. Sangotola (Fashina I)
  9. Bankole-Akangbe Agan (died in 1911)
  10. Ajao "Oti" reigned from 1911-1921 (deposed)
  11. Bammeke "Alabi Agan" (1921–1937)
  12. Fashina Akindele Ajani Sangotola II (1938–1944)
  13. Adegboye (1947-1959)
  14. Solomon Olanrewaju Olaribikusi II (1960–1969)
  15. Bolanle Olaniyan Gbajumola II (1972-1994)
  16. Samuel Adebayo Adegbola Akindele I (1998-2019). He was ousted by the Supreme Court.
  17. Samuel Adebayo Adegbola Ajobo Olurin I (6 March 2025 - present)

References

  1. ↑ Jacobs, Joke (2001). Oyo State: Pace-setter in a New Democratic Dawn. Glow Communications. pp. 299–305. ISBN 978-978-2210-84-5.