An official decree from the Osun State High Court has deposed Oba Johnson Ajiboye, the traditional ruler of Olola of Ola in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State.
This ruling, delivered by Justice Lawrence Arojo, has sparked unrest within the town, as reported by NewsNow.
Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, had previously sanctioned Ajiboye’s ascension to the throne on January 3, 2024, via the State Executive Council.
It has come to light that the appointment of the monarch transpired despite an ongoing court case and a restraining order in place.
On March 25, 2024, Justice Arojo upheld six interlocutory injunctions as part of a motion filed by the opposing family, citing allegations of impropriety.
Fatimah Adesina, the family’s legal representative, verified the court’s ruling declaring the Olola of Ola’s position vacant.
Since Adeleke’s selection of the deposed monarch, the community has been embroiled in a string of conflicts.
The chief of kingmakers, Dr. Femi Fasanya, disavowed the installation process of Oba Johnson Ajiboye in January 2024.
In response to this, the Olugbode family house, represented by David Salako and Kola Sangoniran, filed a motion under suit number HEJ/3/2020 to oust Oba Ajiboye and invalidate his appointment letter by Governor Adeleke.
A petition dated April 10, 2024, authored by Kolawole Sangoniran and directed to the Osun Police Command, expressed concerns over potential unrest in Ola.
Sangoniran warned that “the former king intends to bestow chieftaincy titles upon individuals at the Olola of Ola’s palace. We urge you to prevent this event and uphold court orders to avert disorder, violence, and potential loss of life”.