It was his fourth time of contesting for the stool. This time, he is lucky.
Prince Kole Aladetoyinbo has been selected as the Deji of Akure by the kingmakers.
He replaces Oba Adebiyi Adesida who died more than a year ago.
Aladetoyinbo defeated 12 other contestants to emerge the monarch-select of the Ondo State capital.
Other contestants are Akinwumi Falodun, Oluwole Adegbite Kayode Abewajoye, Kayode Adegbite, Femi Adejuyigbe, Adeolu Adepoju, Oluyemisi Bello Falugba, Adegbola Adelabu, Daramola Adewole, Samuel Adegboro, Arimoro Ojo Ayodele, Oluwole Ogunsuyi and Leye Agbebo.
Head of the Osupa Ruling House, Dr Adebimpe Ige Ogunleye, confirmed the selection.
He said: “The process has been completed. Announcement is being expected from the State Executive Council.”
