Gives genesis analysis of the matter, identified 3 major ruling houses in Ode Irele
.......urges Ondo State Government on immediate confirmation,staff of office to Oba elect
By Orisamuyikoya. A, Irele
Following the pronouncement arrest of one Mr Ademola Idowu Olowoyiribi from Orunbemikun ruling house for parading himself as new Olofun elect, all law-abiding residents of Irele Kingdom have been advised to allow the supreme court of justice to prevail over the lingering Obaship tussle in the Kingdom.
A chieftain of the ancient town, Olamigoke Bamidele on Tuesday spoke in an interactive sessions with loveleadsnews.com.ng at Ode Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government area on the current state of things and their expectations towards the request by all subjects of Ode Irele .
The Ojagbaletemi of Irele Kingdom while highlighting reasons for all residents to continue to maintain the status quo explained that the Ondo State High court sitting in Okitipupa on June 28,2010 in a judgement delivered by His Lordship: O A. ADEGBEHINGBE with a suit filed no:HOK/27/93 declared Oba (Dr)Dele Ekunsanmi, Opetusin 111 as the OLOFUN DESIGNATE who was traditionally installed likewise, declared the selection and installation of Chief Claudius Olanrewaju Lebi from Oyenusi family as none and void which could be traced down to May 17,1993 where the same Court instituted the case led to the suit filled against the then governor, chieftaincy Adviser,Ademeso and the Irele Local Council Chairman.
While clearing air on the three certified ruling Houses in Irele Kingdom, High Chief Olamigoke further pointed out that the Orunbemikun family had produced one Late Oba Adetubokanwa before the Late monarch, Oba Odimayo Feyisara succeeded him, saying it is time for Opetusin ruling House to produce the next King, noting that as exemplified in Irele traditional ruling custodial, Oyenusi is not one of the ruling Houses but chieftaincy, which he identified as the Ojomu of Ode Irele.
He also recalled that Chief Olanrewaju Lebi called for stay of execution before the two presiding judges, justice Adegbehingbe and Justice Kolawole and by the virtue of the court,his stay of execution was not granted but struck out though, executed his decision through veto power.
Speaking on the right candidacy, Chief Ojagbaletemi noted that Dr Bamidele Ekunsanmi from Opetusin ruling House,had since November 30th selected and installed as the new Olofun, adding that former Attorney-General and Commissioner for justice in the State, Barrister Olawuyi, SAN, had also called for processing and approval of the State Government in which all perfected documents have been submitted to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs of the State respectfully in 2019.
He also berated the attitude of the Incumbent Local Government chairman, Barrister Olusegun Ajimotokin who appointed Olanrewaju Ayeromara as the Regent of Irele where the High court sitting in Okitipupa headed by justice Tope Adedipe ordered Olanrewaju Ayeromara to stop parading himself as Regent, commended the Court for its impartial judgement on August 2, 2022 where it clamped down on the defendant's action,Ajimotokin.
The chieftain however, described Dr Bamidele Ekunsanmi as the most qualified person to fill the vacant stool of Olofun who is believed to use his wealthy experiences to transform Irele Kingdom for more socioeconomic growth and advancement.
High Chief Olamigoke Bamidele therefore,charged people of Irele Kingdom,home and abroad to embrace Unity and pursue a common goal for the progress of the ancient Community by allowing the apex court to provide judgement on the matter,describing Olowoyiribi's process of selection as fake, illegal, none and void which against traditional custodial of selecting a King in Ode Irele, just as he is also urged Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, to fast track the confirmation and Staff of Office to Olofun elect, Bamidele Ekunsanmi in order to douse tensions among the Peace-loving people of Ode Irele.
It would be recalled that mischief who pretended to be Kingmakers in Irele popularly called IJAMAS,had on August 5, one Mr Ademola Idowu Olowoyiribi of Orunbemikun royal family as new Oba elect whom they believed to succeed Oba Olanrewaju Lebi who died some years ago.
Also, recalled that the Ondo State Government likewise in a Press release on September 1,2022, ordered the arrest of Ademola Idowu Olowoyiribi for parading himself as new Olofun of Irele Kingdom, hence, described him as Impersonation King.
The statement reads:”Government has noted with deep concern, the activities of one Mr. Ademola Idowu Oloworiyibi, who has been parading himself as the Olofun of Irele kingdom, in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. This impostor has not only impersonated the Olofun of Irele kingdom, he has also arrogated to himself the powers to confer chieftaincy titles on unsuspecting beneficiaries and his lackeys/cohorts.
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