In line with the recommendations of the Ogun State House of Assembly, the Egba traditional Rulers Council has suspended Oba Taofeek Owolabi as the Olu of Obafemi.
The traditional Council in a letter addressed to Oba Taofeek Owolabi and dated 13th December, 2024 with reference no ETC/SECT/35/19, suspended Oba Owolabi for six months
The suspension letter addressed to the monarch read that, “On 29th January 2024, Agboro Olatunde Community Development Association petitioned the Ogun State House of Assembly accusing you of land grabbing.
“In a bid to amicably resolve the issue raised by the petitioners, Ogun State House of Assembly invited you to meetings held on Monday 8”, Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 17th of July 2024 at room 215 Ogun State
You failed to appear despite
House of Assembly Complex Oke-Mosan. several invitations sent to you.
“The Ethical Committee of the Egba Traditional Council had a session of dialogue with you to no avail.
“In line with section 36 (1) and (2) of Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021 and for conduct entirely unexpected of anyone who has any claim to being a traditional ruler, the Egba Traditional Council at its meeting on Friday December 2024 passed a resolution to suspend you for six months without pay with effect from today.
“You are barred from attending government functions or parading yourself in public as the Olu of Obafemi during the suspension period.
