The Oyo State Government has declared that Dr Saka Balogun Adegbite Balogun remains the duly recognized Balogun of Ogbomosoland nullifying his removal by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladoye.
“This was contained in a press statement signed on Friday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Ademola Ojo and made available to newsmen.
“The attention of the Oyo State Government has been drawn to the media report concerning the purpoted removal of Dr. Saka Adegbite Balogun, the Balogun of Ogbomoso by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso.
“By the virtue of the provision of CAP 28, Section 26(1) of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State (2000), the power to appoint, suspend and depose a part II Recognized Chieftaincy holder is vested exclusively on the Executive Governor of the State.
“Therefore, the purported removal of Dr. Saka Balogun, the Balogun of Ogbomoso land, a Part II Chieftaincy holder by HIM, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso land is an aberration and unknown to the existing law that guides the Traditional Council operations in the State.
“In the light of this, Dr. Saka Adegbite Balogun is the duly recognized Balogun of Ogbomoso land.Members of public are hereby enjoined to disregard any such removal.
