Adeleke demotes two Osun monarchs for 'supporting APC'
Governor Ademola Adeleke has demoted two traditional rulers in Osogbo over alleged support for the All Progressives Congress, APC. The affected monarchs are the Alagunbeelewo of Agunbeelewo, Chief Maruf Olayiwola, and the Olu of Irepodun. Their stools have been downgraded from recognised Part II chieftaincies to minor chieftaincies. The demotion was conveyed in letters from […] Adeleke demotes…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has demoted two traditional rulers, Chief Maruf Olayiwola and the Olu of Irepodun, for allegedly supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC). The demotion, effective October 23, 2026, reduces their statures from Part II to minor chieftaincies under the Chiefs Law. The decision was communicated via letters from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, signed by Wale Alliyu on October 23.
Chief Olayiwola claims he and the Olu were targeted for their association with the APC, not the Accord Party, which holds power in Osun State. The civil society group Local Government Development Initiative has condemned the demotion, warning against the politicization of traditional institutions and emphasizing that such actions must adhere to law and due process.
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