Ondo monarch dies 11 months after ascending throne

Omomo was installed monarch on May 30, 2023, and was crowned
in December of same year. His ascension to the throne was met with litigation.

Members of the ruling house described his installation as
illegal and an invitation to anarchy.

They said that the installation was not approved by the
kingmakers and the people of the community.

Stakeholders said despite an appeal challenging Omomo’s
nomination as monarch for the community, the state government approved his
installation.

“The notice of Appeal was communicated to the state
governor, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Commissioner
for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Chairman Akure South Local
Government and the Ruling House,” members of the ruling house said in a
statement at the time.

“Any step taken by the government would be prejudicial and
might lead to a breakdown of law and order in the ancient community if the
Omomo is installed as the traditional ruler.”

However, the state government said it was not served with
any court injunction.