The Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in collaboration with the Ijebu Ode Local Government, has debunked as false and misleading a report circulating on social media alleging the suspension of some prominent Ijebu traditional chiefs.
In a joint statement, the authorities described as untrue claims that the Kakanfo of Ijebu Land, Chief Abimbola Okenla, the Lapoekun of Ijebu Land, Chief Tunde Odulaja, and the Madasa of Ijebu Land, Chief Lekan Oshifeso, have been suspended from the Ijebu Council of Chiefs.
According to the statement, no such suspension has been effected or approved by any recognized traditional institution or by the Ogun State Government. The report was labeled the work of mischief makers seeking to cause confusion, tension, and disharmony within Ijebu Land.
The Ministry emphasized that chieftaincy matters are regulated by established laws, customs, and due process, none of which has been initiated against the named chiefs.
Members of the public have therefore been advised to disregard the false report and rely only on official government channels for accurate and verified information on chieftaincy affairs.