Indigenes of
an Ekiti Community are currently fighting their ‘born again’ King, who refused
to perform traditional rites.
Oba Gabriel Olajide, the traditional ruler of Isaoye Ekiti in Moba
Local Government Area of Ekiti , who was also accused of of inflicting injuries
on his subjects during a traditional
ceremony, high handedness, incessant
harassment of subjects using the police and non-performance of traditional
rites and also claiming to be a `born-again Christian.
The ‘born again’ King who
was given two months to reconcile with his subjects by the State government,
was also accused of destroying Ifa symbols and instruments of installation,
absconding from the community and cancellation of the meetings of chiefs.
However a statement signed
by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola,
revealed that a peace meeting was organized and attended by the Oore of
Otun-Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Moba land, Oba Adedapo Popoola and Isaoye
traditional chiefs.
Deputy Governor of the
State, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi who expressed dissatisfaction over the series of
allegations levelled against the king, wondered how a whole community would
turn against their king. While reacting to Oba Olajide’s alleged refusal to
respect the tradition of his community, Egbeyemi said:
“You that accepted that you
want to be king, you should know that there are traditions that needed to be
observed.
“There is nothing good
about all that was reported about you. I see no reason why you should go
against your people, I am appealing to them now, go and do what they ask you to
do.
“You have till the end of
February. If you cannot follow the path of peace and secure the interest of
your people, everything is left to you.
“I cannot depose you and I
cannot ask them to depose you mine is to ensure that there is peace in your
community. We cannot force you on them, you have been given the chance to make
amendment and redeem your image.
“Don’t go on a journey of
self destruction. If you claimed that you are serving God we are all serving
God, you cannot be more Catholic than the Pope.
“I will not support that a
king be deposed, I plead with you Kabiyesi, Obasaoye go and make peace with the
people of your town.”
However the King who denied
the allegations against him by his subjects, claimed that he was passionate
about moving the community forward. This came after Oba Popoola, revealed that
Obasaoye flagrantly turned down the advice given to him by the Council..
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