Ondo Regent Explains Why She Can’t Give Birth on The Throne

The regent of Ibulesoro in the Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State,Princess Moyinoluwa Falowo, has said that the tradition of the town does not allow her or any regent to give birth while on the throne.

The regent, who is a graduate of Microbiology from Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa said the tradition of the town forbids it because any child given Birth to on the throne automatically becomes the Oba of the town.

Speaking with journalists on Sunday the regent explained further that after the period of regency, she would return to her normal life and could give birth to as many children as she wanted.

Falowo who ascended the throne following the death of her father, Oba Joseph Falowo said there had been misconception about her ascension and the issue of childbirth.

She debunked the claim that she could no longer give birth to children after vacating the throne. She stated that she was not allowed by tradition to get pregnant only during the period of her regency.

The regent said, “This is because any child born by a Regent during the period of regency automatically becomes an Oba, which is not permitted. After regency, the regent goes about her normal life and can have children,” she explained.

“Ibulesoro practices regency after the demise of a traditional ruler. In regency, a princess manages the affairs of the Kingdom pending the selection of a new traditional ruler. She is considered the leader of the community, and sits on the throne.

“I was 24 years old when I became the regent of Ibulesoro. My late father, the late Oba Joseph Adenibuyan Falowo was the immediate past Olubule of Ibulesoro,” she added.

“I am the regent by virtue of being the “Aremobinrin” of late Oba Falowo. The tradition of Ibulesoro bestows regency on “Aremobinrin.”

“Kingmakers play no role in the appointment of a regent in Ibulesoro, but only select a substantive traditional ruler who must be a male. The process of selecting a new Oba is on already.”