Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government following his conviction in the United States of America on tax fraud and money laundering charges.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson to governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Monday, said the decision followed the receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Ohio court judgement which convicted the monarch.
Part it the statement reads, “The Osun State Executive Council had resolved last year that the Ministry of Local Government should write the Ohio court to request for the Certified True Copy of the judgement to form the basis for the government action.
“The Council had justified the decision to contact the Ohio court on the ground that governmental decision should not be based on social media reporting alone.
“In the Deposition Order signed by His Excellency on 7th May, 2026, the action was predicated on the need to maintain peace, order and good government as well as preserve the honour and integrity of the royal stool.