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By Iyiola Olalere
Osun State government has announced deposition of Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede, as Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North local government area of the state with immediate effect.
The deposition was disclosed in statement by the state commissioner for information and public enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.
Alimi said Oloyede was deposed after due consultation, legal review, and approval by the State Executive Council (EXCO).
Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede has been reported convicted in the US for COVID-19 fraud and is currently serving a jail term in the United States of America.
Alimi wrote: “This decision was taken in accordance with the Osun State Chiefs Law (as amended) and other relevant legal provisions guiding traditional institutions in the state.”
The Commissioner stated that the staff of office and instruments of authority earlier issued to the monarch have been withdrawn and the stool of Apetumodu of Ipetumodu declared vacant.