The Ogun State Government has ordered suspension of Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities.
Penpushing reports that the State Executive Council (SEC) approved the suspension pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending a detailed investigation into the allegations against the monarch.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat conveyed the decision in a letter dated October 20, 2026, explaining that the council acted following several complaints concerning the traditional ruler’s conduct, particularly his alleged involvement in overtly partisan political activities, some of which were reportedly publicised by him.
Penpushing further reports that Hamzat said the government pointed out that partisan politics was contrary to customary law and prohibited by statute, warning that such conduct could undermine the dignity of the traditional institution and threaten peaceful coexistence among subjects with different political affiliations.
The Commissioner added that the suspension was in the interest of peace, order and good governance in Ogun State, particularly in Iselu Kingdom, while the allegations were subjected to an official and detailed review.
Penpushing also reports that the Commissioner said as part of the conditions of the suspension, Akinyemi has been directed to vacate the palace and refrain from entering it throughout the period of his suspension, stressing that he has equally been instructed not to present himself as, or claim recognition as, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom.
The Commissioner added that government equally prohibited him from wearing or using any crown, whether beaded or otherwise, ileke, beaded staff, irukere or other paraphernalia associated with the office of an Oba during the suspension.
Penpushing reports that the letter also directed the monarch to make himself available promptly for any meeting or sitting convened by the state government to investigate the allegations against him.
Meanwhile, copies of the letter were sent to the Secretary of Yewa North Local Government and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, for their information and necessary action.
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