On Monday, the Ogun government placed Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo in the Ifo LGA, on a six-month suspension for “uncivil conduct”.
Ganiu Hazmat, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, disclosed in a statement in Abeokuta that Mr Ogunjobi’s conduct did not befit the status of a king.
Mr Hamzat explained that the government decided to ensure the dignity of persons and the protection of the sanctity of the revered traditional institution.
The commissioner noted that the decision was reached after the traditional ruler and his victim were invited to the ministry for interrogation.
He said their invitation became imperative due to the traditional ruler’s reckless utterances and public misconduct, as evidenced by a viral video on social media.
“After the investigation conducted on the matter, Oba Ogunjobi has been suspended. He has been stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool of Olorile of Orile-Ifo pending the determination of his culpability or otherwise in the matter,” Mr Hamzat said.
The commissioner said the decision was reached by the Ministry in conjunction with the Egba Traditional Council.
“This was in accordance with Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021,” he said.
Mr Hamzat added that the state government would not condone acts of indignity on any of its residents by anybody, no matter how highly placed.
