TENSION AS DEJI OF AKURE, IRALEPO OF ISINKAN DISAGREE OVER CHIEFTAINCY ELIGIBILITY FOLLOWING COURT VERDICT
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TENSION AS DEJI OF AKURE, IRALEPO OF ISINKAN DISAGREE OVER CHIEFTAINCY ELIGIBILITY FOLLOWING COURT VERDICT
…You are suspended, Deji to Iralepo
…Oba Olugbenga Olofin-Adimula remains our Monarch, Isinkan Kingdom replies Deji
The Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladelusi and the Iralepo of Isikan, Oba Olugbenga Olofin Adimula are at loggerheads over what could be described as lingering Chieftaincy between the two traditional authorities in Akure South local government area of the state.
Since the presentation of staff of office to the Iralepo by the Akeredolu administration, there have been bickerings between the Iralepo and the Deji over eligibility status.
The father of the present Iralepo, Oba Joseph Olu Ojo was until his demise a recognised traditional authority but after his exit, the Deji had to present his case that Isikan could not have a traditional ruler with a claim that it is a quarter in Akure the state capital.
This has been on and legal fireworks have been deployed to determine who is right or wrong.
A latest court verdict had determined that Isikan is a quarter and could not have a traditional authority on its own even though the status has been an age long affair.
To this end, a statement from the Deji’s palace had claimed that it had suspended the the Iralepo following an appeal court verdict.
Meanwhile, the Iralepo’s palace had also countered the statement that the palace is studying the judgement and would respond appropriately.
Below are the full texts of the statements by both parties.
PRESS RELEASE
DEJI APPROVES IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF BARR. GBENGA OJO AS IRALEPO OF ISIKAN
The Deji & Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has ordered the immediate suspension of Mr Olugbenga Ojo as the Iralepo of Isikan.
The immediate suspension is sequel to the judgment of the Appeal court in Akure which declares the upgrading of the Iralepo Chieftaincy into a recognised Chief as null and void and of no effect.
The Appeal court declares that Isikan remains a Quarter and a domain under the headship of the Deji of Akure Kingdom.
The court also held that no upgrading of whatsoever can be done without the consent of the Deji of Akure Kingdom.
Consequently, Oba Aladetoyinbo urged the erstwhile Iralepo to desist from parading himself under any guise while all the privileges attached to the Chieftaincy title of the Iralepo is hereby suspended in its entirety with immediate effect.
The palace wishes to inform the general public and the good people of Akure and Isikan Quarters to go about the normal and lawful duties with no fear.
Akure a gbe a oooo
Signed
Adeyeye Michael
Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure Kingdom
February 21st, 2025
PRESS RELEASE BY IRALEPO’S PALACE
Re: Appeal Court Judgement Between the Deji of Akure and the Iralepo of Isinkan.
We have received the judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure over the chieftaincy title of the Iralepo of Isinkan in Akure South local government area of Ondo State.
Our legal team is studying the judgement and will be appealing same immediately.
Our tradition and culture are under threat and this represents an existential threat to our home land.
We use this medium to appeal to the good people of Isinkan to remain calm as the Iralepo in Council is on top of the situation.
We want to assure you that Oba Oluwagbemiga Ajimokunola Olofin-Adimula (Arulewolasi III) remains the Iralepo of Isinkan kingdom.
Signed
High Chief Kayode Oluyi
The Olisa of Isinkan kingdom
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