Ogun King Takes Bold Stand: Fires 10 Chiefs To Protect 6 Endangered Villages

Ogun King Takes Bold Stand: Fires 10 Chiefs To Protect 6 Endangered Villages

The Olu of Orile-Ilawo in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Alexander MacGregor, announced the dismissal of 10 title-holding chiefs from Ilawo to protect six villages from the threat of extinction. He emphasized that this action was taken to address the alleged sale of over 1,600 acres of land belonging to the villages, citing disloyalty and insubordination as contributing factors…….CONTINUE READING 

Oba MacGregor dismissed rumors of a conflict with the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, attributing such claims to mischief-makers. He clarified that the suspended chiefs held titles specific to Ilawo, empowering him to enact suspensions based on local customs. The monarch urged those affected to seek judicial intervention if they disagreed with the dismissal, reaffirming that the suspensions stand until the chiefs reconcile their actions with Ilawo’s leadership.