Alebiosu, popularly known as Bush of Africa, who is also the Otunba Gbelegbuwa of Ijebuland, was chosen to fill the vacant position following the demise of the immediate-past chairman of the council, Wahab Osinusi, who died in September 2023.
The Council of Otunbas of Ijebuland is an assemblage of prominent and influential Otunbas in Ijebuland, Ogun State. The council is involved in promoting cultural, social, and economic development of Ijebuland and its people.
The revered monarch, while speaking on the selection of the new chairman, said the choice of Alebiosu “is a testament to his exceptional leadership prowess, integrity and his uncommon contributions to the socio-cultural and political development of Ijebuland,” a statement said on Sunday.
Oba Adetona described Alebiosu as “an accomplished son of Ijebuland who has distinguished himself and possesses the profound capacity to effectively lead the influential Council of Otunbas to a higher pedestal.”
The Awujale, however, admonished the new chairman to ensure that the collective values, ideals, and goals of the council are strictly upheld for the overall upliftment of the good people of Ijebu and the society at large.
While expressing a deep sense of responsibility and immense gratitude to the Awujale for finding him worthy of being elevated as the council’s chairman, Alebiosu pledged his “firm commitment to lead the council with renewed vigour and carry all members along in the discharge of the shared responsibilities of promoting values and tradition of Ijebuland.
Alebiosu is a businessman cum politician, who started his early career as an engineer in the United Kingdom, and after his return from the UK in 1967, went into politics and became a Councilor in the then Somolu Local Government Area of Lagos State.
