Residents and indigenes of Olorunda community in Abeokuta North Local Government, Ogun State, have staged a protest over alleged plans to impose Segun Ogunsola Philip as the Orunda of Olorunda. The protesters claim Ogunsola is from Gbagura land, not Olorunda, and vow not to allow a non-indigene to rule their community.
Carrying placards with various inscriptions, the protesters declared that Ogunsola was never a Baale and cannot be upgraded to the status of a king. They also emphasized that there is an existing Baale, Chief Ashamu Adegbola Agbomabiwon, who is under Omola of Imala land.
Chief Oguntade Johnson, Secretary of Kesan Orile/Olorunda community, appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to intervene in the matter, stating that the community will not allow any stranger to rule them. He commended the governor's performance in ensuring security of lives and properties but urged him to address the issue to prevent breakdown of law and order.¹
Comrade Oyeyemi Abegunrin, youth leader of Kesan Orile, added that Ogunsola is not an indigene of Olorunda and cannot rule them. He emphasized that the community is peaceful but will not allow non-indigenes to rule them. Abegunrin also mentioned that there is an ongoing court case since 2014 relating to the matter.
The protesters called on the state government, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiu Hamzat, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Oluwashina
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Residents and indigenes of Olorunda community in Abeokuta North Local Government, Ogun State, have staged a protest over alleged plans to impose Segun Ogunsola Philip as the Orunda of Olorunda. The protesters claim Ogunsola is from Gbagura land, not Olorunda, and vow not to allow a non-indigene to rule their community.
Carrying placards with various inscriptions, the protesters declared that Ogunsola was never a Baale and cannot be upgraded to the status of a king. They also emphasized that there is an existing Baale, Chief Ashamu Adegbola Agbomabiwon, who is under Omola of Imala land.
Chief Oguntade Johnson, Secretary of Kesan Orile/Olorunda community, appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to intervene in the matter, stating that the community will not allow any stranger to rule them. He commended the governor's performance in ensuring security of lives and properties but urged him to address the issue to prevent breakdown of law and order.
Comrade Oyeyemi Abegunrin, youth leader of Kesan Orile, added that Ogunsola is not an indigene of Olorunda and cannot rule them. He emphasized that the community is peaceful but will not allow non-indigenes to rule them. Abegunrin also mentioned that there is an ongoing court case since 2014 relating to the matter.
The protesters called on the state government, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiu Hamzat, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Oluwashina Ogungbade, Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, and Corps Commander of Amotekun, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (rtd), to intervene in the matter and prevent crisis in the community.