Ataoja Sends Message To The People Of Osogbo, State Govt Over Alleged Dethronement

Barely 24 hours after some indigenes of Osogbo including traditional Chiefs, elders and youths of Osogbo thronged the streets of the the Osun State capital to protest against alleged plans to dethrone Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Larooye ll, the palace of Ataoja has on behalf of the Monarch sent appreciate message to those who voiced out again the alleged dethronement.

In a six paragraphs letter signed by the secretary to Ataoja and obtained by the OSUNREPORTERS NEWS in Osogbo on Friday, Oba Larooye II thanked all district heads, community heads, youths, indigenes and residents of Osogbo for their unwavering supports, concerns and loyalty to Ataoja.

The letter urged the people of Osogbo to remain peaceful and law-abiding, reaffirming that no query or questioning from any quarter to him or the palace, adding that Oba Larooye II holds Governor Oyetola and his cabinet in the highest esteem.

It could be recalled that head of the Kingmakers and Ajaguna of Osogboland, Chief Gabriel Ojo Opaniran had earlier told newsmen that any attempt to depose the monarch in any quarters would be resisted, adding that the monarch has brought unprecedented development to the ancient town.

Meanwhile, the Governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola has denied the alleged plans to depose the monarch.

Oyetola in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Ismail Omipidan, described the rumor as falsehoods, saying Ataoja is directly under the supervision of Osogbo local government.

“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,” Omipidan said.