Adeleke Deposes Ipetumodu Monarch Over COVID-19 Fraud

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has officially deposed Joseph Oloyed Apetu, the traditional ruler of Ipetumodu, due to Apetu's conviction related to a significant fraud case. Apetu was found guilty of defrauding the United States government of $4.2 million from COVID-19 relief funds.

The conviction was confirmed in a statement issued by the governor's media aide, Olawal Rashe, on Monday. Apetu was sentenced in August 2025 to 56 months in prison after being found guilty of charges involving the illegal diversion of relief funds intended to support businesses and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This action by Governor Adeleke follows the legal proceedings against Apetu, reflecting the government's stance on corruption and accountability.