The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, over alleged partisan political actions.
The suspension, accepted by the State Executive Council, was made pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending an investigation.
NAN studies that the choice was conveyed in a letter dated 20 October, signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, and made accessible to journalists in Abeokuta.
According to the letter, the council acted following a number of complaints concerning the traditional ruler’s conduct, significantly his alleged involvement in overtly partisan political actions.
It said that among the alleged actions had been publicised by the Eselu, including that partisan politics was opposite to customary legislation and prohibited by statute.
The letter warned that such conduct might undermine the dignity of the traditional establishment and threaten peaceable coexistence amongst topics with completely different political affiliations.
It added that the suspension was vital to keep up peace, order and good governance in Iselu Kingdom and Ogun State whereas the allegations had been investigated.
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As a part of the suspension situations, Mr Akinyemi was directed to vacate the palace and chorus from coming into it all through the suspension interval.
The letter additional prohibited him from carrying or utilizing any crown, beaded employees or different paraphernalia related to the workplace of an Oba.
It additionally directed the traditional ruler to make himself accessible for any assembly or sitting convened by the state authorities to analyze the allegations towards him.
“Copies of the letter has been sent to the Secretary of Yewa North Local Government and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, for information and necessary action,” the assertion learn.
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