Amosun warns suspended Obas against insubordination

BY DAUD OLATUNJI

ABEOKUTA—Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun weekend read a riot act to the two warring Obas who threw caution into the wind recently, saying they remained suspended.

Amosun’s statement came on the heels of alleged manner the two Obas who were said to be  still parading them- selves as Obas.

Speaking on the fate of the warring Obas during a media parley held over the weekend, Amosun said the two Obas “remain suspended”.

It would be recalled that, the  Olu of Itori, Oba Fatai Akamo and Baale Lapenleke, Oba Adisa Akinremi were reported to have engaged each other in fisticuffs over traditional matters  at Itori Divisional Office of Nigeria Police in Ewekoro Local Govern- ment penultimate Tuesday which prompted their interrogation by the police.

The governor who did not disclose the recommendation of the sole panelist, however, said  that he has got the report from the panel set up to try the two warring monarchs.

According to Amosun the two Obas remain suspended because it has been established that they fought.

Also, speaking on the alleged deduction of local government funds by his administration, Amosun challenged anybody who has the facts about the claim to come out.

He explained that, the issue was one of the issues that he does not want to be discussing because it angers him and as well makes him go emotional.

However, he said, he does not only stay away from the local governments’ funds, he also adds a sum of N400 million every month to their allocation.