Kingmaker reportedly slumps, dies while in the process of selecting a new Monarch
Mr. Olorunda Agoyi popularly known as Ewureni, one of the kingmakers for the selection of a new Oba in Akunnu community, Akoko North-East Local Government of Ondo State, has slumped and died on Tuesday.
Following his death, CRIMECHANNELS gathered that the selection for a new Oba has been put on hold.
It was learnt that the Oba of Akunnu died in 2019 but a new Oba could not be picked because there were only 2 surviving kingmakers in the community instead of 8.
Late Agoyi was among the 6 kingmakers also known as Warrant Chiefs that were picked from 6 quarters in the community for the purpose of selecting a new Oba.
An elder of the community, Babatunde Oluwaseun, who spoke to newsmen said that the late kingmaker must have died through diabolical means.
When asked why would someone want him dead, he said, “He refused to do the bidding of some powerful people in the community.”
Babatunde also dismissed reports that Agoyi was contesting to be an Oba and that he died during the consultation of Ifa Oracle.
He said, “Mr. Agoyi was not a contestant to the obaship stool of Oluwade of Akunu. He was a retired staff of Ondo State SUBEB.”
“He was a selected Warrant Chief in a selection process which was organized, supervised, and recorded by local government council officials and witnessed by government security agents.”
“There was no form of divination at the venue of the meeting on the said day.”
“It is unfortunate that the life of the selected kingmaker who was known to be a cool-headed man, humble, and respectful retiree was cut short in such a pitiable manner.”
“It is our resolve that the 7 kingmakers should continue the process of selecting a new king for Akunnu since seven kingmakers out of eight kingmakers have formed a quorum, ” he said.
