PRESS RELEASE
DEJI APPROVES IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF BARR. GBENGA OJO AS IRALEPO OF ISIKAN
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
