Apprehension Over Ploy To Dethrone Osogbo Monarch; It’s All Rumour – Governor’s Aide

By Ayodele Oni

Less than six days to the end of his tenure, a Group in Osun state capital, the Osogbo Action Committee, has alleged plan by Governor Gboyega Oyetola to dethrone the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.

But, Chief Press Secretary to Oyeta, Ismail Omipidan has clarified the allegation, saying it is part of ploy by agents of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) to cause trouble.

Omipidan, in a statement, advised the Group that is spreading the rumour, not to incite the people against Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

Omipidan, explained that the letter to  the governor asking him to stay action on a non-existent process is not only mischievous, but also a wicked one, deliberately designed to pitch the people against the governor and his government by agents of the PDP, masquerading as community leaders.

“The author of the letter, Chief Ajadi Badmus, has unfettered access to Mr. Governor. If indeed he has the best of intentions, he ought to have found out from the governor before making his spurious claims.

“Recall that Chief Badmus had also authored a similar letter shortly before the July 16 governorship election wherein he claimed that the government had relocated the Airforce Base from Osogbo to Iragbiji.

“The wicked lie became the major weapon the PDP agents deployed to canvass for votes in Osogbo and its environs.

“Ordinarily, the Ataoja is directly under the supervision of the Osogbo Local Government. Therefore, the governor has no business per se with his office. Besides, the governor has no issues with Ataoja.

“To this end, I appeal to leaders of thought and clerics in Osogbo to endeavor to find out the truth, know the truth and act based on the truth.

“I also urge the people to disregard the content of this fallacious letter as it does not fit the gentleman’s personality of a governor Osun people and the nation know too well.”