ALHAJI MUSTAPHA OYEWUMI KEJI (DISTRICT HEAD OFFA FROM 1959 1969)

Mustapha Keji was turbaned by the Emir of Ilorin on 5th June 1959 as district head of Offa. He held office for a period ten years. He was one of the grandsons of Olugbense. The following are attributable to his period as district head:

Politics:

As a result of the restructuring of the country’s four Region into 12 states in 1967, Offa became separated from Ilorin. Offa became the headquarters of Oyun division. The creation was a landmarks in the history of Offa became one of the objectives of the ODU founding fathers was achieved.

By 1969, as  a result of the of the commission of enquiry instituted by the Kwara state government under the chairmanship of Mr. O.O Sawyer, Mustapha Oyewunmi Keji was removed as district head f Offa on the 8th July, 1969. He died on 5th January, 1976.