LARIBIKUSI RULING HOUSE DISSOCIATES ITSELF FROM SAMUEL ADEGBOLA’S RE-CORONATION AS ELERUWA OF ERUWA.
By Adewale Owoade
The members of the Laribikusi Ruling House, has dissociated themselves from the purported “re-coronation” of Samuel Adegbola as the Eleruwa of Eruwa.
This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan and signed, on behalf of Laribikusi Ruling House, Eruwa, by PRINCE RAIMI SALAWU (Head, Omoni Quarter) PRINCE LAMIDI OJUOLAPE (Secretary, Ajao Quarter), PRINCE (DR) EMMANUEL O. ADEYEMI (Head, Sabi Quarter) and PRINCE ADEBAYO ADELEKE (Head, Agbaaragba Quarter)
According to the rulling house, this decision is based on the fact that Samuel Adegbola’s initial occupation of the throne for 21 years was deemed fraudulent, and his claim to be a rightful heir was rejected by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on November 29th, 2019.
They categorically stated that there is no Ajobo or Akindele royal lineage in the Eruwa Royal Family. The title “Ajobo Olurin I” assumed by Samuel Adegbola upon his return confirms the historical fact that his great-grandfather was a settler from Igbo-Ora.
“We want to make it clear that we are not party to any arrangement that seeks to impose a settler from Igbo-Ora on Eruwa town as our Oba. This action is an affront to the traditions and customs of Eruwa people, and we will not recognise or legitimise it in any way.
“Despite our efforts to inform the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde, and those in authority about the grand plan to return Samuel Adegbola to the throne, our concerns were ignored.
“We wrote open letters, petitions, and held press conferences to highlight the irregularities in the selection process.
”We will take all necessary steps to protect the interests of Eruwa town and its people and ensure that the traditional institutions are respected and preserved in accordance with our customs and traditions..”
They urged the peace-loving people of Eruwa to maintain law and order and conduct themselves in a peaceful manner.
