The Ojora of Ijora has removed six traditional leaders for attending a Labour Party campaign without royal approval, sparking debate about political neutrality in traditional institutions.
- Affected Chiefs: Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro), Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira), Idris Ojora (Bale Abule Kere), Hakeem Oseni (Bale Mosafejo Amukoko), Sule Balogun (Balogun Abule Kere)
- Violation: Attended Labour Party's Apapa campaign launch without the monarch's consent
- Royal Decree: Oba Oyegbemi emphasized that chiefs must seek approval before political engagements
- Context: The Monarch praised the current government's development projects in his domain
Sources: Palace Statement, Linda Ikeji Blog
