Princes Adetutu Adesida Ojei who was installed yesterday is the first female child of the late Oba Adebiyi Adesida.
Prior to her designation, Princess Ojei was a pharmacist based in the United Kingdom.
Speaking with newsmen after her installation, the regent said "I promise that during my short reign I will bring further development to Akureland. We are all witnesses to what happened during my father’s reign.
"Akureland witnessed unprecedented development and I will, by the special grace of God, do more."
She pleaded with the king-makers to seek the face of God in their selection of a new Oba for the town.
Adding that they should hasten the selection process to enable her continue with her life after the selection and installation of another Oba.
The stool of the Deji of Akure became vacant on December 1, this year.
Deji Adetutu's late father ruled for three years after replacing Prince Oluwadare Adesina, who was deposed by the state government in June 10, 2010 on allegation of involvement in domestic violence with his late wife Olori Bolanle.
Meanwhile, the family of late Olori Bolanle has appealed to the state government and the council of chiefs in Akure to consider the reinstatement of deposed Oba, Prince Oluwadare Adesina.
The deposed Oba, Prince Adesina, last week, wrote a letter to the state government and Akure Council of Chiefs pleading for his reinstatement.
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