The Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State has formally notified the Fibigbuwa Ruling House of Iperu Remo of the commencement of the process for the selection of the next Alaperu of Iperu.
The notification was contained in a letter dated September 21, 2026, in which the local government granted the ruling house approval to commence the process of nominating qualified candidate(s) from among eligible members of the family.
According to the notification, the selection is to be conducted during a family meeting of the ruling house, with the Secretary to the Local Government and other government officials expected to observe the proceedings.
The media consultant to the Fibigbuwa Ruling House, Akinlarin Abduhakeem in a statement said the ruling house has been given 14 days, beginning from September 21, to commence the selection process.
He added that further developments concerning the selection process would be communicated to the public as they unfold.
The development marks the commencement of another stage in the process of filling the vacant traditional stool of the Alaperu of Iperu.
The Alaperu stool is one of the prominent traditional institutions in Remo land, with the selection of a new monarch expected to involve the relevant ruling house and the appropriate government authorities in accordance with established procedures.
The Fibigbuwa Ruling House, through its Public Relations Officer, Prince Suraju Oyekan, confirmed the development.
He urged sons and daughters of Iperu and other stakeholders to maintain peace, unity and mutual understanding throughout the process.
