21 Ibadan Kings Want Olubadan Out, Issue Dethronement Notice

21 Ibadan kings have issued a dethronement notice to the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

Speaking at a press conference addressed by the 21 kings at Mapo Hall, Ibadan on Monday, leader of the group, Oba Lekan Balogun, accused Olubadan of taking unilateral decisions on behalf of the ‘Olubadan-Kings-in-Council’.

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He also accused the monarch of inciting the people against the state government.

Among those who attended the conference were Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, Oba Eddy Oyewole, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, Oba Amidu Ajibade and Oba Kola Adegbola.

The 21 Obas were installed by the Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi on August 27, 2017.

The Olubadan and the Olubadan-in-Council fell out after the governor crowned them and some Baales in accordance with the report of Justice Boade panel set up by Ajimobi to review the Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration.

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Olubadan’s Director, Media and Public Affairs, Adeola Oloko, told the Punch that the palace had yet to receive any notice, adding that a response from the monarch would be communicated publicly.

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