Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III
| Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III | |
|---|---|
| Aseyin of Iseyinland | |
| Reign | 14 December 2023 – present |
| Coronation | 14 December 2023 |
| Predecessor | Abdulganiyu Salawudeen Adekunle |
| Born | 6 April 1969 Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Olori Mariam Oyebola |
| Issue | Oluwaseyi Oyebola |
| House | Eyinade (Akando) |
| Religion | Islam |
Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III (born 6 April 1969), also known as Ajirotutu I, is the 30th and current Aseyin of Iseyinland, a traditional ruler in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria.[1][2]
He was elected by the kingmakers of Iseyin in August 2023 and received formal approval from Governor Seyi Makinde in September 2023. He completed the traditional rites (including the ipebi) in early October 2023 and was presented with the staff of office on 14 December 2023 at a ceremony in Iseyin, succeeding Oba Abdulganiyu Salawudeen Adekunle, who died on 24 July 2022.[3][4][5]
Before ascending the throne, Oyebola lived in the United States, where he worked as a supervisor with the United States Postal Service. He returned to Nigeria following his selection as Aseyin.[6]
In January 2024 he began a unity and development tour of communities across the Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State.[7][8]
He is also known by the regnal name Ajirotutu I. In addition to his role as Aseyin, he has served as Chairman of the Oke-Ogun Obas and Chiefs.[9]
In June 2026, the Apapo Oba Yoruba in Africa Diaspora (AOYAD) conferred on him the Award of Excellence as Patron of Yoruba Kings in Africa and the Diaspora.[9]
Background
Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri was born on 6 April 1969 in Iseyin, Oyo State.[1] Before ascending the throne he lived in the United States, where he worked as a supervisor with the United States Postal Service. He returned to Nigeria after his selection as Aseyin in 2023.[6][3]
References
- 1 2 Waheed, Adebayo (14 December 2023). "Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To New Aseyin". Leadership. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Adegbite, Ademola (15 December 2023). "Makinde presents staff to Aseyin". The Punch. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Kingmakers elect US-based prince as new Aseyin of Iseyin". Daily Post. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Makinde approves appointment of Oyebola as new Aseyin of Iseyin". Daily Post. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Residents pay homage as Aseyin of Iseyin completes traditional rites, becomes king". Daily Post. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- 1 2 "What I will do as Aseyin —Oba Adeyeri III". Nigerian Tribune. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Kayode, Olaniyan (12 January 2024). "Aseyin begins unity tour across Oke Ogun". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Adebayo, Raji (12 January 2024). "Aseyin Begins Unity Tour Across Oke Ogun As Peller Lauds Initiative". Independent. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Aseyin honoured as patron of Yoruba kings in Africa, Diaspora". The Nation. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.