Some members of the
Olubadan-in-Council have dissociated themselves from the decision of the
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji , to appoint Alhaja
Iswat
Ameringun as the new Iyaloja of Ibadan.
Chief
Labake Lawal was removed as the Iyaloja and replaced by Ameringun.
But a
statement issued on Monday and signed by two high chiefs, Lekan
Balogun and Owolabi Olakulehin, dissociated themselves from the
appointment of a new Iyaloja.
The
statement said: “Kabiyesi Olubadan used his prerogative to veto the
members of Olubadan-in-Council and decided to go on with the appointment of
Ameringun as the new Iyaloja of Ibadan.
When
the matter came up at its meeting held on March 20, some members of the council,
including High Chiefs Olakulehin, Eddy Oyewole, Lateef Adebimpe and Lekan
Balogun, the Balogun, Asipa Olubadan, Asipa Balogun and Otun Olubadan
respectively kicked against the decision.
The
council members had argued that aside the fact that the issue was not part of
the agenda for the meeting, the Olubadan and his council have no such power
over a matter that is of concern to trade unions which is a trade dispute under
the Oyo State Government Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The
council members also reminded the Olubadan that the committee set up by the
council over the Iyaloja dispute was yet to submit its report.’
The
spokesman of the Olubadan, Mr Adeola Oloko, however said that the palace would
not join issues with the high chiefs, adding that it would react to
the matter at the appropriate time .
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