In a dramatic twist of royal discipline and political neutrality, the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba AbdulFatai Aromire Oyegbemi, has wielded his traditional authority with firm resolve—dethroning six of his chiefs for breaching palace protocol and allegedly impersonating the monarch at a political event.
The high-profile decision came after the chiefs were found to have attended a Labour Party campaign flag-off rally in Apapa without the monarch’s consent—a move the palace described as both deceptive and dishonourable.
Those relieved of their traditional titles include:
Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro)
Chief Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro)
Chief Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira)
Chief Idris Oladipupo Ojora (Bale Abule Kere)
Chief Hakeem Oseni (Bale Mosafejo Amukoko)
Chief Sule Raji Balogun (Balogun of Abule Kere)
The king’s verdict was delivered during a solemn but firm palace meeting held on Monday, June 30, 2025, where Oba Oyegbemi expressed disappointment over what he called “a gross violation of royal protocol” and “a betrayal of traditional values.”
According to an official palace statement, “Following the outcome of this event, which unfolded without his prior knowledge, Kabiyesi Ojora summoned the Bales, the Balogun, and the Ojora Council to his ancient palace for immediate clarification.”
With a tone that mixed ancestral authority with deep disappointment, Oba Oyegbemi made it clear that the dethroned chiefs had overstepped their boundaries by acting in a manner that could easily be mistaken as representing the palace’s political stance.
“No Chief has the right to act on my behalf or attend any political gathering as a royal emissary without my explicit consent,” the monarch declared. “Our role is sacred and must be insulated from political manipulation.”
The king’s bold action underscores a strong commitment to safeguarding the traditional institution from being dragged into partisan conflicts—a stance that reinforces the sanctity and apolitical status of the Ojora stool.
Interestingly, during the meeting, Oba Oyegbemi also praised the current administration’s developmental strides within Ojora land, reaffirming his support for initiatives that foster unity, growth, and infrastructural transformation. He stressed that collaboration between the monarchy and government must be based on mutual respect and transparency—not through rogue representation.
The incident has sent ripples across the kingdom and beyond, serving as a powerful reminder that in the Ojora palace, tradition still reigns supreme—and the throne is not to be trifled with.
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