The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has dethroned six chiefs who attended the campaign flag-off of the Labour Party at Apapa, Lagos State.

In a Tuesday statement, the monarch disclosed that he made the decision to dethrone the chiefs because they attended the political event without his consent.

Reaching this decision during a palace meeting on Monday, he further stated that they violated the palace protocol by impersonating him there.

The statement read in part; “Following the outcome of this event, which unfolded without his prior knowledge, Kabiyesi Ojora summoned the Bales, Balogun, and the Ojora Councils to his ancient Palace for clarification.

“In a tone marked by disappointment and authority, Kabiyesi stated that the Chiefs’ actions were in violation of their duties. He reiterated that no Chief should make decisions or act on his behalf without his explicit consent, as they all serve to represent him and uphold the traditions of the land.

“The decisive action of dethroning the six Chiefs underscores his commitment to maintaining order and coherence within his leadership structure. During this assembly, Kabiyesi also took the opportunity to commend the present Government’s ongoing development initiatives in Ojora Land, expressing his commitment to continue supporting the Administration as it fosters growth and progress for the Kingdom.”

Oba Oyegbemi further reminded all chiefs the importance of being transparent and collaboration in their representation in political matters.

He also urged them to remember their responsibilities while serving under the esteemed Ojora Kingdom.

The affected chiefs are; Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Chief Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro), and Chief Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira), Chief Idris Ojora (Bale Abule Kere), Chief Hakeem Oseni (Bale Mosafejo Amukoko), and Chief Sule Balogun (Balogun of Abule Kere).