Members of the Oyerinade Ruling House of Oniware in the Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State expressed their joy following Governor Seyi Makinde’s suspension of Alhaji Abdulrasheed Adetunji from his position as the monarch of Iware.
The ruling house welcomed the governor’s directive, asserting that he had acted correctly in instructing Adetunji to cease presenting himself as the Oniware of Iware.
Governor Makinde’s decision was prompted by ongoing legal disputes concerning Adetunji’s appointment to the Oniware throne.
A letter from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters indicated that the appointment process had not been finalized, and Adetunji was warned against claiming the title until the court resolves the matter....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Adetunji, who was appointed in 2020 by certain individuals within the Alaafin of Oyo’s palace without government approval, had sought official recognition and coronation.
In a statement, members of the Oyerinade Ruling House, including Prince Moses Ifekunle, Prince Onaolapo Ajibade, and Prince Olunide Opafunmulayo, expressed their gratitude to Governor Makinde.
They emphasized that “no one is authorized to sell any Iware land” and urged individuals who had purchased land from Adetunji to seek refunds, as the ruling house had not sanctioned any land sales.
