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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in conjunction with the Ijebu Ode Local Government, has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging the suspension of the Kakanfo of Ijebuland, Chief Abimbola Okenla, the Lapoekun of Ijebuland, Chief Tunde Odulaja, and the Madasa of Ijebuland, Chief Lekan Oshifeso, from the Council of Chiefs.
According to a statement jointly e-signed by Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ogun State Government and Hon. Dare Alebiosu, Chairman, Ijebu Ode Local Government, the two authorities categorically state that no such suspension has been effected or approved by any recognized traditional institution or by the Ogun State Government, describing the report as the handiwork of mischief makers bent on causing confusion and disharmony within Ijebuland.
“Chieftaincy matters are governed by established laws, customs, and due process, none of which has been initiated in respect of the named chiefs.
“The public is therefore urged to disregard the report and rely solely on official government channels for accurate information”, the statement noted.
