BREAKING: Makinde suspends Oyo traditional ruler, Gbadewolu I

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has given his approval for the suspension of Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola (Gbadewolu I), who serves as the Onido of Ido in Ido Local Government Area of the state.

In a letter dated February 2, 2024, and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, it was conveyed that Governor Seyi Makinde sanctioned the suspension on February 1, 2024.

The letter stated, “I wish to inform you that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State of Nigeria, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Sub-section 1&2 of Section 26 of the Chiefs Law, Cap. 28 Vol I, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria 2000 and by virtue of all other enabling powers in that regard, has approved your suspension as the Onido of Ido in the area of authority of Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.”

Furthermore, the directive instructed Oba Babalola to hand over all government properties in his possession to the chairman of Ido Local Government.