Ilesa, Osun State – April 7, 2026
The Palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland has strongly condemned what it described as rising acts of hooliganism and lawlessness within the kingdom, warning that such developments pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the area.
In a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Mrs. Dupe Ajayi Gbadebo, the palace expressed deep concern over the alleged involvement of an aspirant to the Owa Obokun stool in activities capable of inciting unrest.
According to the statement, the aspirant is accused of backing two individuals who were previously stripped of their chieftaincy titles over allegations of gross misconduct. The palace noted that one of the individuals had a controversial past, including alleged criminal activities abroad, while also being divested of his title in Ijesaland for related offences.
The palace further alleged that despite ongoing proceedings at the Osun State High Court of Justice, the individual had reportedly broken into a traditional chieftaincy house on two occasions within a short period.
The latest incident, according to the statement, occurred on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, when the suspect allegedly vandalized the main entrance of the chieftaincy house to gain unauthorized access.
The statement also raised concerns about a second individual, who reportedly had past encounters with law enforcement over allegations of transformer theft. The palace alleged that the aspirant maintains close ties with both individuals, a situation it described as troubling.
Reacting to the developments, the palace warned that the actions of the individuals involved could disrupt the peace of Ijesaland if not urgently addressed. It called on relevant law enforcement agencies to intervene promptly to prevent escalation into violence.
The palace emphasized that any grievances arising from the emergence of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland should be pursued through lawful means.
It reiterated that the rule of law must prevail, urging all parties to seek legal redress rather than resorting to actions that could undermine the longstanding peace and unity of the kingdom.
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