By Dayo Johnson Akure

Palpable tension has gripped Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the state government’s approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the new Olusupare.

The Ondo State Executive Council ratified Fatunsi’s appointment at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 28.

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, announced the decision to newsmen in Akure.

But the move has drawn strong condemnation from lawyers to another contender, with allegations of contempt of court.