Court Removes Osun Monarch Appointed by Adeleke Amidst Community Crisis.
The Ola community in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State is embroiled in turmoil following a ruling by the High Court, which saw the removal of Oba Johnson Ajiboye, appointed by Governor Ademola Adeleke as Olola of Ola.
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The crisis erupted after Adeleke’s appointment of Ajiboye on January 3, 2024, during a State Executive meeting, despite ongoing court proceedings and restraining orders. Dr. Femi Fasanya, the head of kingmakers, disavowed the installation process of Oba Johnson Ajiboye in January 2024.
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Subsequently, the Olugbode family, represented by David Salako and Kola Sangoniran, filed a motion seeking Ajiboye’s removal and the nullification of his appointment letter by Governor Adeleke.
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Justice Lawrence Arojo granted six interlocutory injunctions on March 25, 2024, in favor of the opposing family, citing alleged illegality.
Responding to the ruling, the Olugbode family’s lawyer, Barrister Fatimah Adeshina, confirmed the vacancy of the Olola of Ola stool by the Osun State High Court order.
In a petition addressed to the Osun Police Command dated April 10, 2024, Kolawole Sangoniran of the Olugbode family expressed concerns over potential anarchy, alleging that the deposed king planned to confer chieftaincy titles at the Olola of Ola’s palace. He urged authorities to prevent disobedience to court orders to avoid a breakdown of law and order.
In response, Ajiboye asserted his legitimacy as the king, stating that he had not received the judgment removing him from the throne.
