July 03, (THEWILL) – Chief Kayode Johnson Ajomale, the Olu of Ilado-Igbatoro community in Akure, Ondo State has been dethroned by the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi. Ajomale was accused of violating constituted traditional authority and for alleged gross traditional misconduct. His dethronement was announced by the Deji of Akure last week without any prior warning by the monarch. Many were shocked after receiving the news of his disgrace from office.
It was alleged that the real reason Aladelusi made the move was because he wanted to favour his own candidate, Chief Ifedayo Joshua Afelumo, who is a rival and enemy to the deposed chief.
Afelumo and Ajomole have been rivals for a couple of years before Ajomole was favoured over him for the chieftaincy title. They have also been involved in a legal battle for some time over a land dispute. But the Deji of Akure is in support of Afelumo and has always wanted him to take over as the Olu of Ilado in Akure North Local Government Area.The monarch made his move, despite a court ruling that he has no authority to dethrone or enthrone any lesser monarch in the state. He was reported to the Ondo State Government by the Olus-in-Council who accused him of illegally installing a rival Chief Ifedayo Joshua Afelumo. It was revealed that his action has caused a crisis within the local government area.
Before Deji of Akure removed the chieftain, the state government had also followed the directive of the court and warned him from installing and removing minor chiefs without the consent of the state government.
