Lagos traditional ruler dethrones six chiefs for ‘impersonating’ him at LP campaign
The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom in Lagos, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has dethroned six chiefs for allegedly impersonating him at the Labour Party’s campaign flag-off in the Apapa area of the state. According to a report by Punch newspaper, the monarch accused the chiefs of attending the political event without his consent and breaching […]
The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom in Lagos, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has dethroned six chiefs for allegedly impersonating him at the Labour Party’s campaign flag-off in the Apapa area of the state.
According to a report by Punch newspaper, the monarch accused the chiefs of attending the political event without his consent and breaching palace protocol by representing him at the rally.
The affected chiefs are Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Chief Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro), Chief Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira), Chief Idris Ojora (Bale Abule Kere), Chief Hakeem Oseni (Bale Mosafejo Amukoko), and Chief Sule Balogun (Balogun of Abule Kere).
The decision followed a palace meeting held on Monday, where Oba Oyegbemi summoned the chiefs and members of the Ojora Council for clarification.
“In a tone marked by disappointment and authority, Kabiyesi stated that the chiefs’ actions were in violation of their duties,” the palace said in a statement. “He reiterated that no chief should make decisions or act on his behalf without explicit consent, as they are representatives of the throne and custodians of the kingdom’s traditions.”
The monarch’s decision to remove the six chiefs, the statement added, was to uphold discipline and coherence within the traditional leadership structure.
During the meeting, Oba Oyegbemi also praised the state government’s ongoing development efforts in Ojora land and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the administration’s agenda.
He further stressed the importance of transparency and coordination between traditional authorities and their representatives in political matters, urging all chiefs to remain loyal and responsible in discharging their duties.