••• Monarch heads for Appeal Court
The Deji & Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has ordered the immediate suspension of Mr Olugbenga Ojo as the Iralepo of Isikan.
The immediate suspension is sequel to the judgment of the Appeal court in Akure which declares the upgrading of the Iralepo Chieftaincy into a recognised Chief as null and void and of no effect.
The Appeal court declares that Isikan remains a Quarter and a domain under the headship of the Deji of Akure Kingdom.
The court also held that no upgrading of whatsoever can be done without the consent of the Deji of Akure Kingdom.
Consequently, Oba Aladetoyinbo urged the erstwhile Iralepo to desist from parading himself under any guise while all the privileges attached to the Chieftaincy title of the Iralepo is hereby suspended in its entirety with immediate effect.
The palace wishes to inform the general public and the good people of Akure and Isikan Quarters to go about the normal and lawful duties with no fear.
Akure a gbe a oooo
Signed
Adeyeye Michael
Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure Kingdom
February 21st, 2025
Re: Appeal Court Judgement Between the Deji of Akure and the Iralepo of Isinkan
We have received the judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure over the chieftaincy title of the Iralepo of Isinkan in Akure South local government area of Ondo State.
Our legal team is studying the judgement and will be appealing same immediately.
Our tradition and culture are under threat and this represents an existential threat to our home land.
We use this medium to appeal to the good people of Isinkan to remain calm as the Iralepo in Council is on top of the situation.
We want to assure you that Oba Oluwagbemiga Ajimokunola Olofin-Adimula (Arulewolasi III) remains the Iralepo of Isinkan kingdom.
Signed
High Chief Kayode Oluyi
The Olisa of Isinkan kingdom
