The indigenes of Imala town located in Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State have raised alarm that Governor Dapo Abiodun was mis-informed about true identity of Phillip Ogunsola who was illegally installed as coronet Oba of Olorunda community.
Omola of Imala, Oba (Apostle) Adelani Olabode made this known at a press conference held in his palace, arguing that the purported installation of Ogunsola was erroneously carried out by government officials having deceived the Governor to approve such.
The monarch explained that there is a standing order from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in a letter with reference number CHM1/47/T6/246 dated July, 2015 which warned Ogunsola not to parade himself as traditional ruler of Olorunda
This action of yours is considered a violation of the relevant provision of the Chiefs Law and the enabling circular letter number CHM.10/127/Vol 1V/T1 of 9th May, 2012’, the warning letter reads
Newslife gathered that the community said with all the documented information about illegality of Ogunsola, it was amazing that he was still installed last Saturday by some officials of the government at a ceremony closely held inside the premises of Ogunsola.
The Omola of Imala said following findings conducted by the community, it was discovered that some elements within the government had deceived the Governor to give such approval, stressing that the community is using the media to draw attention of the Governor to the lapses.
The traditional ruler of Imala, in view of this appeal to the Governor to review the controversial installation, and need to reverse the decision, insisting that Ogunsola is not a Bonafide son of Olorunda
‘We are aware from findings that some elements conniving with Ogunsola and his cohorts may have deceived the Governor, and hide the truth about the whole scenario regarding the false identity of Ogunsola, who is not a bonafide son of Olorunda’, he stated
The community insisted that Ogunsola is not a Bonafide son of Olorunda, adding that his forefathers were visitors in the community and having spent years with them, a land was allocated to him to build a house.
The monarch said it was on this basis that Ogunsola was trying to force himself as indigene of the community, and now trying to claim the obaship position which was never the right of his family.
Source: Pen pushing
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