Femi Sunday Olubodun new Olisa of Akure

By Ayodeji Alabi

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has approved the appointment of Mr Femi Sunday Olubodun as the Olisa of Akure kingdom.

Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Michael Adeyeye announced the appointment in Akure..

Olubodun succeeds the previous holder of the title, Chief Raymond Olusoga, who died on 12 Feb. 2017 in a car accident at Kwali area of Abuja

According to Adeyeye, the appointment is based on favourable consideration by the Olisa Orubuloye family house and the unanimous resolution of the Olisa Ogelemodu family.

“His Majesty will, at a later date, perform the official installation of Senior High Chief Femi Olubodun as the 18th Olisa of the ancient city of Akure.

“The new Olisa is a descendant of Ogelemodu and great grandson of Otutuleyowo, the 8th Olisa of Akure kingdom,” he said.

Olubodun is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Marsun Mat International Limited based in the United Kingdom.