Ogun State Govt has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Native Govt Space, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with fast impact over alleged partisan political actions. The suspension used to be authorized via the State Government Council pursuant to Segment 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Legislation, 2021, pending……
Ogun State Govt has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Native Govt Space, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with fast impact over alleged partisan political actions.
The suspension used to be authorized via the State Government Council pursuant to Segment 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Legislation, 2021, pending an in depth investigation into the allegations towards the monarch.
The verdict used to be conveyed in a letter dated October 20, 2026, signed via the Commissioner for Native Govt and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat.
In line with the letter, the council acted following a number of court cases regarding the conventional ruler’s habits, specifically his alleged involvement in brazenly partisan political actions, a few of which have been reportedly publicised via him.
The federal government famous that partisan politics used to be opposite to normal regulation and prohibited via statute, caution that such habits may just undermine the honour of the normal establishment and threaten non violent coexistence amongst topics with other political affiliations.
It stated the suspension used to be within the hobby of peace, order and just right governance in Ogun State, specifically in Iselu Kingdom, whilst the allegations have been subjected to an authentic and detailed overview.
As a part of the stipulations of the suspension, Oba Akinyemi has been directed to vacate the palace and chorus from getting into it right through the duration of his suspension.
He has additionally been advised to not provide himself as, or declare popularity as, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom.
The federal government additional prohibited him from dressed in or the use of any crown, whether or not beaded or another way, ileke, beaded body of workers, irukere or different paraphernalia related to the place of work of an Oba right through the suspension.
The letter additionally directed the monarch to make himself to be had promptly for any assembly or sitting convened via the state govt to analyze the allegations towards him.
Copies of the letter have been despatched to the Secretary of Yewa North Native Govt and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, for his or her knowledge and vital motion.