ABEOKUTA– The traditional ruler of Igbeinland in Obafemi-Owode Local Government area of Ogun State, Oba Festus Makinde has warned one Mrs Morufa Odebiyi to stop parading herself as the iyaloja of Mowe town.
In a petition addressed to the Ogun State government dated 17th June, 2021, with copies to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Area Commander Owode-Egba Divisional Police Headquarters, Divisional Police Officer, Mowe and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Chieftaincy, the monarch asked the authorities to caution Odebiyi to stop parading herself as the Iyaloja of Mowe which is under his domain
He however emphasised that the authentic Iyalode of Mowe town remains Nofisat Ajoke Makinde, adding that he approved and installed Makinde on May 31, 2021, as well as issuing her a certificate.
‘’Mrs Nofisat Ajoke Makinde was installed as Iyaloja of Igbein tile toko of Igbeinland with her seat at Mowe market. This installation was approved by me, as the Onigbein of Igbeinland.
“Following my letter to the local government, she was also given the certificate of recognition by the Obafemi-Owode local government of Ogun State”, he added
The monarch however said it was surprising to him that, on Thursday, June 10, 2021, a group of persons purportedly came to install one Mrs Morufa Odebiyi as Iyaloja of Mowe contrary to the palace decision
“This action is an affront on the palace and a breach of peace hitherto existing in the community. I therefore urge your office to issue appropriate directives in order to maintain peace and tranquility”, he said
The royal father said he cannot fold his arms for a person or group of people to set his domain on fire by act of illegalities, stressing that he finds it necessary to draw attention of relevant authorities on need for peace in Mowe and environs.
“Because Mowe is one of the villages/towns in my domain and I cannot fold my arms for someone or group of persons to set my domain on fire by the way of illegal activities. This action is an affront on the palace and a breach of peace hitherto existing in the community”, he stressed
