The lingering controversy surrounding the vacant stool of Alakufo in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State continues to generate tension, as two former friends, Chief Lamidi Taoreed Ayankojo Ololade Adefisoye and Alhaji Olajide Abideen Abimbola, popularly known as Eji Ogbe, remain at loggerheads over who should ascend the throne....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
The dispute began in October 2023 when Chief Ololade Adefisoye was announced as the Alakufo-designate through a letter from the Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.
The letter, with reference number CB.141/152/40/92A, conveyed the approval of Governor Seyi Makinde for his appointment. It stated: “I wish to refer to the above subject and inform you with pleasure that His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has graciously approved your appointment as the new Baale of Akufo, in Ido Local Government Area with effect from 20th October, 2023.”
However, in a dramatic twist, Alhaji Abideen Abimbola was installed as Alakufo by the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, on December 18, 2023. This development escalated tensions, with both men laying claim to the throne.
Eji Ogbe subsequently filed a lawsuit at the Oyo State High Court 6, Ibadan, challenging Governor Makinde’s decision to appoint Chief Adefisoye as the Alakufo-designate. The suit also joined several other parties, including the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, the Chairman of Ido Local Government, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, and Chief Adefisoye.
Over the weekend, Chief Ololade Adefisoye issued a stern warning to Eji Ogbe, urging him to desist from parading himself as the Alakufo of Akufo.
According to him, the stool was not vacant in November 2023 when Eji Ogbe allegedly manipulated his way to the Olubadan’s palace for installation.
“There is a due process to appoint a part two Oba in Oyo State. It is the State government that appoints part two Obas. I am the one recognised by the Oyo State government. I am the one with documents from the state government,” Chief Adefisoye declared.
He also called on Eji Ogbe to await the court’s verdict, saying, “Alhaji Abideen Abimbola had gone to court to challenge Governor Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State Government. He should patiently wait for the outcome of his legal action.” ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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