The Ogun State Government on Thursday urged members of the public to disregard a purported letter allegedly written by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, to Governor Dapo Abiodun on the nomination of five princes by kingmakers for the Awujale of Ijebuland stool.In a viral letter dated April 14 and with an acknowledgement date of June 15, Chief Adesanya reportedly said that the kingmakers, acting under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law 1957 and the customary law regulating the selection and succession to the Awujale of Ijebuland, had successfully picked five princes from which the state government could make its choice.The letter listed the nominees as Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye, Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya (Eleruja), Prince Onabanjo Abimbola John, Prince Oluwaseun Waheed Omopenu Onanuga and Prince Olabode Onanuga.Chief Adesanya, according to the letter, urged Governor Abiodun to pick the next Awujale from the list of the five princes.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, however, called on members of the public to disregard the letter, saying it does not change the fact that the Awujale selection process is still under suspension as announced by the government about six months ago.Akinmade said whoever wrote the letter had no locus standi, adding that a valid communication conveying such decisions by kingmakers would ordinarily come through the local government.He explained, “The position of the law is that the letter that will convey the decision of the kingmakers when it has to do with selection of king will be from the local government to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and not through any individual. The letter is of no consequence and the members of the public should disregard it.Related NewsOgun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schoolsBayelsa resolves community leadership tussleGovernors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity“As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. In a viral letter dated April 14 and with an acknowledgement date of June 15, Chief Adesanya reportedly said that the kingmakers, acting under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law 1957 and the customary law regulating the selection and succession to the Awujale of Ijebuland, had successfully picked five princes from which the state government could make its choice.The letter listed the nominees as Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye, Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya (Eleruja), Prince Onabanjo Abimbola John, Prince Oluwaseun Waheed Omopenu Onanuga and Prince Olabode Onanuga.Chief Adesanya, according to the letter, urged Governor Abiodun to pick the next Awujale from the list of the five princes.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, however, called on members of the public to disregard the letter, saying it does not change the fact that the Awujale selection process is still under suspension as announced by the government about six months ago.Akinmade said whoever wrote the letter had no locus standi, adding that a valid communication conveying such decisions by kingmakers would ordinarily come through the local government.He explained, “The position of the law is that the letter that will convey the decision of the kingmakers when it has to do with selection of king will be from the local government to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and not through any individual. The letter is of no consequence and the members of the public should disregard it.Related NewsOgun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schoolsBayelsa resolves community leadership tussleGovernors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity“As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. The letter listed the nominees as Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye, Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya (Eleruja), Prince Onabanjo Abimbola John, Prince Oluwaseun Waheed Omopenu Onanuga and Prince Olabode Onanuga.Chief Adesanya, according to the letter, urged Governor Abiodun to pick the next Awujale from the list of the five princes.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, however, called on members of the public to disregard the letter, saying it does not change the fact that the Awujale selection process is still under suspension as announced by the government about six months ago.Akinmade said whoever wrote the letter had no locus standi, adding that a valid communication conveying such decisions by kingmakers would ordinarily come through the local government.He explained, “The position of the law is that the letter that will convey the decision of the kingmakers when it has to do with selection of king will be from the local government to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and not through any individual. The letter is of no consequence and the members of the public should disregard it.Related NewsOgun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schoolsBayelsa resolves community leadership tussleGovernors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity“As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. Chief Adesanya, according to the letter, urged Governor Abiodun to pick the next Awujale from the list of the five princes.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, however, called on members of the public to disregard the letter, saying it does not change the fact that the Awujale selection process is still under suspension as announced by the government about six months ago.Akinmade said whoever wrote the letter had no locus standi, adding that a valid communication conveying such decisions by kingmakers would ordinarily come through the local government.He explained, “The position of the law is that the letter that will convey the decision of the kingmakers when it has to do with selection of king will be from the local government to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and not through any individual. The letter is of no consequence and the members of the public should disregard it.Related NewsOgun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schoolsBayelsa resolves community leadership tussleGovernors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity“As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, however, called on members of the public to disregard the letter, saying it does not change the fact that the Awujale selection process is still under suspension as announced by the government about six months ago.Akinmade said whoever wrote the letter had no locus standi, adding that a valid communication conveying such decisions by kingmakers would ordinarily come through the local government.He explained, “The position of the law is that the letter that will convey the decision of the kingmakers when it has to do with selection of king will be from the local government to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and not through any individual. The letter is of no consequence and the members of the public should disregard it.Related NewsOgun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schoolsBayelsa resolves community leadership tussleGovernors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity“As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. Akinmade said whoever wrote the letter had no locus standi, adding that a valid communication conveying such decisions by kingmakers would ordinarily come through the local government.He explained, “The position of the law is that the letter that will convey the decision of the kingmakers when it has to do with selection of king will be from the local government to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and not through any individual. The letter is of no consequence and the members of the public should disregard it.Related NewsOgun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schoolsBayelsa resolves community leadership tussleGovernors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity“As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. He explained, “The position of the law is that the letter that will convey the decision of the kingmakers when it has to do with selection of king will be from the local government to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and not through any individual. The letter is of no consequence and the members of the public should disregard it.Related NewsOgun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schoolsBayelsa resolves community leadership tussleGovernors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity“As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. “As long as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is yet to issue any contrary statement, it shows that nothing has changed with the position of the government on the selection of Awujale as it has been for over five months.”When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. When contacted, the Olisa said he had nothing to do with the letter, adding that it might have been written in his name to tarnish his image.He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. He said, “I don’t know anything about the letter you are talking about, I am not a party to that, I am not a party to any letter. There are lots of people who may just want to tarnish my reputation, but I don’t know anything about this letter.”The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, when contacted, also said he was not aware of the purported letter.The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. The state government had, in January, halted the selection process for the new Awujale, citing a surge of petitions, rising tensions and reports of procedural errors from security agencies and key stakeholders.The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years. The last Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, joined his ancestors in July last year at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years.