Olowo of Owo Kingdom in Owo local government area, His Majesty, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has ordered the indefinite suspension of Chief Ololade Olanipekun, the Osere of Ehin-Ogbe Quarter in Owo Kingdom over alleged unruly behaviour during the Olowo-in-Council’s meeting.
A letter signed by the Administrative Secretary to Oba Ogunoye, Chief Amos Aladeseye, said other offences of Chief Olanipekun were failure to accord complete traditional complimentary greetings to the Crown and refusal to follow the tradition as an ‘Edibo Ologho’.
The letter stated that Chief Olanipekun issued a query as an opportunity to exculpate himself of blame but rather continued what it termed odious actions by misrepresenting the history and tradition of the Owo kingdom.
It said the Olowo approved the indefinite suspension when no element of remorse or apology was exhibited by Chief Osere ‘for the rape of the valued tradition and culture of the kingdom’.
According to the letter, “The suspension is with immediate effect, without reservation (s) in relation to the Osere Chieftaincy and as it concerns the Headship and Management of the Ehin-Ogbe Quarter.
“It, therefore, becomes a taboo for the Osere to use the paraphernalia of office, including the beads (Akon).
“As nature abhors vacuum, the headship and management of the Ehin Ogbe Quarter to devolve on Chief Adebayo Adeyemi, the Osunla of Ehin-Ogbe, who is next in hierarchy, without hindrance and limit, as approved by the Council.” Continue Reading
