Ogun Govt Suspends Eselu Of Iselu Over Alleged Partisan Activities
The state says the monarch’s alleged partisan activities violated customary law and could undermine peace as it begins a detailed investigation.
- The Ogun State Government suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, over alleged involvement in partisan political activities.
- Authorities approved the suspension under Section 52 of the Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, following multiple complaints regarding the monarch's publicised involvement in partisan politics.
- The action reportedly stems from the monarch's reservations regarding Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, who emerged as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State.
- Akinyemi must vacate his palace and stop using royal paraphernalia, including his beaded crown, staff, or irukere, throughout the suspension period pending investigation.
- Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Ganiyu Hamzat forwarded the suspension notice to the Ogun State Command and the Yewa North Local Government for enforcement and investigation.
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Ogun suspends Eselu over alleged partisan politics
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged involvement in partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, […]
Ogun govt suspends monarch over alleged partisan politics
The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, over alleged involvement in partisan politics. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was approved by the State Executive Council in line with Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending an investigation. The […] Ogun govt suspends monarch over alleged partisan politics
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