Oyo State Government Upholds Dr. Balogun's Chieftaincy Status
The Oyo State Government has intervened to prevent the removal of Dr. Saka Adegbite Balogun from his position as the Balogun of Ogbomoso. In a statement issued by Hon. Ademola Ojo, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, the government described the removal as an "aberration" and stated it is not recognized by the existing laws governing traditional council operations in the state.
The statement clarified that the power to appoint, suspend, or depose a Part II Recognized Chieftaincy holder is exclusively vested in the executive governor of the state, according to CAP 28, Section 26(1) of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State (2000). Therefore, the attempt by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso land, to remove Dr. Balogun is deemed invalid.
The state government reaffirmed Dr. Balogun's status as the duly recognized Balogun of Ogbomoso land.
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