Ogun govt suspends traditional ruler

The Ogun State Executive has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, over alleged partisan political actions.

The suspension, authorized via the State Govt Council, was once made pursuant to Phase 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Legislation, 2021, pending an investigation.

NAN studies that the verdict was once conveyed in a letter dated 20 October, signed via the Commissioner for Native Executive and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, and made to be had to newshounds in Abeokuta.

In step with the letter, the council acted following a number of proceedings in regards to the conventional ruler’s behavior, specifically his alleged involvement in openly partisan political actions.

It mentioned that one of the crucial alleged actions have been publicised via the Eselu, including that partisan politics was once opposite to normal regulation and prohibited via statute.

The letter warned that such behavior may undermine the distinction of the standard establishment and threaten non violent coexistence amongst topics with other political affiliations.

It added that the suspension was once vital to handle peace, order and just right governance in Iselu Kingdom and Ogun State whilst the allegations have been investigated.

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As a part of the suspension prerequisites, Mr Akinyemi was once directed to vacate the palace and chorus from getting into it all over the suspension duration.

The letter additional prohibited him from dressed in or the usage of any crown, beaded group of workers or different paraphernalia related to the workplace of an Oba.

It additionally directed the standard ruler to make himself to be had for any assembly or sitting convened via the state govt to research the allegations in opposition to him.

“Copies of the letter has been despatched to the Secretary of Yewa North Native Executive and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, for info and vital motion,” the remark learn.

(NAN)