Anxiety mounts over Owa of Igbajo’s health

There is growing tension in the Igbajo community, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, following concerns over the health of the embattled Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun.

Oba Famodun, a former Osun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was installed as monarch during the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola but was later removed through an executive order issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke, who appointed Oba Ademola Makinde in his place.

However, in January 2025, the Osun State High Court reinstated Oba Famodun, a decision that is currently being challenged on appeal.

A source confirmed to on Saturday that the monarch was rushed to a hospital in Abuja for treatment over an undisclosed ailment.

Another senior source revealed that his condition reportedly worsened on Friday evening, heightening anxiety in the community.

When contacted, the Oluomo of Igbajo, Chief Sunday Akere, said family members were with the monarch at the hospital, adding that he had no further details on the situation.

“The princes are the ones who can give you more information about our king,” he said.