Author: Afolabi

The attention of the Ibadan South East Local Government has been drawn to a misleading and malicious report circulating on social media, alleging that unknown gunmen sent by the Executive Chairman arrested Hon. Afeez Akinkunmi Akinpelu, Councillor representing Ward 2. We wish to state categorically that this claim is false, misleading, and baseless. For the record, Hon. Afeez Akinpelu was arrested by the SWAT unit of the Nigeria Police Force following investigations into criminal allegations involving the printing and circulation of fake Oyo State revenue receipts. This is a serious offence that undermines the integrity of government revenue systems. It…

Prominent Ibadan Mogajis, Abass Oloko and Mogaji Abdujelyl Karheem Adanla, have condemned Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo for his comments that distorted the historical role of the Alaafin in the crowning of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In separate statements, Oloko and Adanla described Adejumo’s remarks as uncalled for and disconnection from the present realities of the traditional chieftaincy structure in Ibadan and highly revered Olubadan stool. They emphasised that the Olubadan stool is an established institution that does not require the Alaafin’s consent for Olubadan to be crowned. Mogaji Adanla who is the CEO of Afia Construction Ltd. stated, “It is imperative…

A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, known as “The Mandate,” has fiercely condemned Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan’s baseless and desperate remarks about the party’s recent flag-off rally for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. Olopoeyan, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), absurdly dismissed the rally as a mere “music concert” and unwarrantedly predicted a loss for APC candidate Olawale Murphy in the upcoming election on 16 August. In their response, The Mandate, in a statement issued by its leader, Adefoye Adewole, stated that Olopoeyan’s comments reflected a fundamental misunderstanding of the political landscape in…

Alhaji Abass Oloko, a prominent Mogaji in Ibadanland warmly congratulates Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi on being conferred with the title of Eze Meganu OHA I of Rumuomasi. According to the PDP chieftain, the prestigious title, conferred by His Royal Highness, Eze Ezebunwo Geoffrey Adele, on Chief Sanusi is a testament to his exemplary leadership not only in Oyo State but across Nigeria. Oloko described the Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort as a beacon of hope for the masses. He highlights Sanusi’s role in fostering stronger ties between the Southwest region and South South region.…