The Alakija of Ikija Egbaland, Oba Babatunde Ayorinde has faulted indefinite suspension hammered on his colleague, Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Owolabi and subsequent appointment of regency council by Egba Traditional Council to oversee the town.
Penpushing reports that in same vein traditional ruler of Agbado, Oba Adedayo Shyllon Sogbulu faulted decision of the Egba Traditional Council on the extended suspension declaring the said suspension extension was a ruse, adding that nothing of such was discussed at the meeting.
The two traditional rulers who took same position of the said indefinite suspension declared that the action by the Egba Traditional Council was illegal and constitution that should be disregard by members of the public
Penpushing further reports that Ayorinde while kicking against the indefinite suspension in a statement recalled that there was a previous meeting which suspended Owolabi for six months which lapsed in June, 2025.
The monarch argued that the latest extension of the suspension which the traditional council now declared as indefinite, was uncalled for, unconstitutional and illegal, stressing that there was never at a meeting it was resolved to extend the suspension order
‘There was a meeting that initially suspended Olu Obafe, for ethical conduct for six months by the Egba Traditional Council, upon the report of the ethics committee of the council headed by the Olowu of Owu Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola at our meeting of December, 2024. The Olu Obafe was suspended for six months, and this suspension elapsed in June 2025’, he wrote.
‘Upon Olu Obafe’s return in June 2025, his matter was never discussed at the statutory monthly meeting of our council held in June 2025, of which Olu Obafe himself was present at the meeting’, he added.
Penpushing also reports that Alakija who provided document to buttress his claim, emphasized that the laws Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2021 as amended do not make provisions for indefinite suspension nor the appointment of regents.
The monarch’s argument was based on a letter of suspension addressed to the embattled royal father said to have been enmeshed in land grabbing matter, was dated June 17, 2025, explaining that it was due to the monarch’s ongoing court proceeding.
Penpushing reports Alagbado in his own submission emphasised nothing of such was discussed at the meeting where the affected monarch was also in attendance, stressing the pronouncement of indefinite suspension must be baseless
‘On 13th December, 2024 Egba Traditional Council suspended you in line with section 36 (1) and (2) of Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021 for land grabbing activity in Agboro Olatunde Community of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area for which you were charged to Court by Ogun State Government. In view of the ongoing Court proceedings, your suspension is hereby extended indefinitely from 13th June 2025 till the end of the court case against you”, the letter reads
Penpushing reports the letter added that in view of the development the council appointed a five-man Regency Council to oversee the affairs of the town, which include Chief Oluwafemi Folarin, the Odofin of Ijeun as the Chairman.
The letter added that other members of the regency are Chief Afolabi Michael Fasanu (SAN) – Lisa Ijeun, Chief Micheal Sokenu – Sakosi Ijeun, Chief Sunday Oduntan – Baamofin of Ijeun, and Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Adunni Adeboye – Olori Erelu Ijeun.
Penpushing reports that the memo explained that the appointments follows recommendations from the Oluwo of Ijeun, Chief Edmund Adeboye, Chief Akanbi Usman, the Balogun Ijeun, Chief Simeon Ogunwale, the Baase of Ijeun and Dr Chief Fatai Badru, the Jagunna of Ijeun; and the approval by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Egba Traditional Council through its President, Alake of Egbaland.
Meanwhile, the memo emphasised that the appointees possess the wisdom, integrity and leadership skills necessary to serve our township with distinction
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