The palace of Owa Obokun Adimula has urged the general public to disregard the misleading leaflets being circulated by Mr. Adebola Orolugbagbe, portraying a so-called “triumphant return” to the Odole Chieftaincy House, which he claims to be based on a court order.
A statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the palace, Barrister Dupe Ajayi Gbadebo, and made public by the media aide, Isaac Haastrup, describes the action of Mr. Bola Orolugbagbe as a calculated attempt to misinform the public and disrupt peace.
According to the statement, the court is yet to start hearing the suit filed by Mr. Orolugbagbe, challenging his removal by the Owa Obokun for gross misconduct.
The so-called “orders” Mr. Orolugbagbe relies on are strictly temporary measures to maintain calm while the court hears the full case. They do not confer legitimacy, they do not establish rights, and they certainly do not authorise any so-called “return.”
Until a competent court determines the substantive suit after hearing all parties, no individual has the right to claim authority or parade a false narrative of victory.
The statement denounces the actions of Mr. Orolugbagbe and Mr. Busuyi Gbadamosi for resorting to self-help by hijacking the bailiff service process and causing chaos at the Odole Chieftaincy house.
The statement adds that no one should interact with Mr. Orolugbagbe and Mr. Gbadamosi, as they are no longer recognized as the Odole and Oba Odo of Ilesa, having been removed by the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.
