Awujale: Ogun, Council Boss Debunk Reports Of Chiefs’ Suspension
The Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in conjunction with the Ijebu Ode Local Government, has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging the suspension of the Kakanfo of Ijebu land, Chief Abimbola Okenla, the Lapoekun of Ijebu land, Chief Tunde Odulaja, and the Madasa of Ijebu land, Chief Lekan Oshifeso, from the Council of Chiefs.
The two authorities in a joint statement issued by Dare Alebiosu, chairman, Ijebu-Ode Local Government and Ganiyu Hamzat, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs categorically stated that no such suspension has been effected or approved by any recognized traditional institution or by the Ogun State Government, describing the report as the handiwork of mischief makers bent on causing confusion and disharmony within Ijebu land.
“Chieftaincy matters are governed by established laws, customs, and due process, none of which has been initiated in respect of the named chiefs.
“The public is,therefore, urged to disregard the report and rely solely on official government channels for accurate information,” the statement added.
