The Ogun government on Monday placed Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi , the Olorile of Orile Ifo in Ifo local government area of the state on six months suspension over his uncivil conduct not befitting the status of an Oba.
Alhaji Ganiu Hazmat, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, stated this in a statement in Abeokuta.
Hamzat explained that the decision was in a bid to ensure dignity of persons and for the protection of sanctity of 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 stressed that the invitation became imperative as a result of the reckless utterances and public misconduct of the traditional ruler as it was evident in 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 on the allegation.
” The foregoing decision was reached by the Ministry in conjunction with the Egba Traditional Council in accordance with Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021,” he said.
Hamzat said that the state government would not condone acts of indignity on any of its residents by anybody, no matter how highly placed.