President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-De-Camp, ADC, Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf has been officially appointed the new Elemona of Ilemona land in Oyun local government area of Kwara state.
Following the demise of his father, late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, who was the former Elemona in May, the people of Ilemona, as expressed by the king makers in the community decided to install Lt Col. Yusuf as their new traditional ruler.
Before the death of his father, the President’s ADC was the heir apparent to the throne. That notwithstanding, the people of Ilemona equally expressed their happiness with Lt Col Yusuf due to his various acts of kindness and humanitarian gestures to the community over the past few years.
Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf received the necessary authorization as required by l the Nigerian Army, before he accepted the decision of his people to ascend the throne as the new Elemona of Ilemona.
Following the approval of the Kwara state governor and ratification of the Kwara State traditional council of chiefs, Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf would be presented with his staff of office by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday, 13th of July, 2024.
The President’s ADC would be known as, His Royal Highness, Oba Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, Fiwadade Ilufemiloye Oyekanmi the second, the Elemona of Ilemona land, upon his installation. He is also expected to appoint regents on the throne until his retirement from military service.