Abiodun suspends Ogun monarch over ‘partisan politics’ – Daily Trust

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with rapid impact over alleged partisan political actions.

According to the letter, the suspension was permitted by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending an in depth investigation into the allegations in opposition to the monarch.

The  letter defined 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.”

The authorities famous that partisan politics was opposite to customary legislation and prohibited by statute, warning that such conduct may undermine the dignity of the standard establishment and threaten peaceable coexistence amongst topics with completely different political affiliations.

It mentioned the suspension was within the curiosity of peace, order and good governance in Ogun State, notably in Iselu Kingdom, whereas the allegations had been subjected to an official and detailed overview.

As a part of the circumstances of the suspension, Oba Akinyemi has been directed to vacate the palace and chorus from getting into it all through the interval of his suspension.

He has additionally been instructed to not current himself as, or declare recognition as, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom.

The authorities additional 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.”

The letter additionally directed the monarch to make himself obtainable promptly for any assembly or sitting convened by the state authorities to research the allegations in opposition to him.

Copies of the letter had been despatched to the Secretary of Yewa North Local Government and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, for his or her info and essential motion.