An Ogun chief has called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to reconsider the suspension of Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, arguing that the allegations of partisan politics are unfounded.
The chief said the decision to suspend the monarch followed accusations that the Oba had engaged in political interference, but he believes those claims are false and lack evidence.
Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, a traditional ruler in Ogun state, was suspended by the governor’s office earlier this year amid a dispute over his political activities.
In a public appeal, the chief urged the governor to review the suspension and restore the Oba’s duties, stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of traditional institutions.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between state authorities and customary leaders in Nigeria, where questions of political neutrality often arise.
Governor Abiodun has not yet issued a response to the chief’s appeal.
Punch Nigeria – Ogun chief urges Abiodun to review monarch’s suspension
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