Fayose Accuses Makinde of Plot to Remove Olubadan

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose on Tuesday escalated his claims that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is orchestrating the removal of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, urging skeptics to watch unfolding events for confirmation. The allegation, posted on Fayose's official X account, ties into recent public accusations linking the monarch to efforts destabilizing Makinde's administration, which Fayose described as fabricated to justify action against Ladoja.

Fayose pointed to denials of any rift between the palace and government, followed by statements accusing the Olubadan of partisanship and involvement in an impeachment plot against Makinde. "Those who are still in doubt, Governor Seyi Makinde's plot to remove the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja, should just keep their fingers crossed and follow unfolding events," Fayose wrote. He suggested these claims were orchestrated to prepare grounds for querying the monarch.

The Oyo State Government swiftly rejected the assertion as baseless. Information Commissioner Dotun Oyelade stated that no such plan has been contemplated or discussed, attributing the rumor to political opponents. "By now,...