Aresaadu of Iresaadu Alleges Plot to Dethrone Him, Writes Acting Governor

A traditional ruler in Oyo State, the Aresaadu of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area, Oba Abraham Adeyeye Oyerinde, has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by the state government to dethrone him.

Oyerinde made the declaration in a letter addressed to the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Lawal. The letter was made available to _DAILY POST_ on Tuesday evening.

*‘Ministry Issued Letter for Fresh Nomination’*

The monarch alleged that the state government, through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ademola Ojo, is making moves to remove him from the throne.

He appealed to the Acting Governor to intervene and prevail on the Commissioner to rescind the decision.

“Your Excellency Sir, it is of extreme importance and urgency to again call your attention to a disturbing matter as it relates to the injustice meted on me as Aresaadu of Iresaadu, HRM Oba Abraham Olafimihan Adeyeye by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, headed by Hon. Ademola Ojo,” the letter read.

“The Ministry has just issued a fresh letter in September 2026 to the Chairman of Surulere Local Government directing him to instruct Emiolu Ruling House to nominate a candidate for appointment as a parallel Aresaadu while I am still on the throne.”

Oyerinde said he was nominated by the Osunbiyi ruling house and his nomination was approved by kingmakers appointed by government.

He added that his appointment was approved by the immediate past Governor, the late Abiola Ajimobi, and that he was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office in May 2019.

It was gathered that the traditional ruler was installed by the late Ajimobi on the same day.

The monarch said he was surprised that the state government was allegedly making moves to dethrone him, noting that the throne had not been declared vacant by any court of competent jurisdiction.

*Appeal to Halt Process*

Oyerinde urged the Acting Governor to direct the immediate stoppage of meetings already commenced by the Chairman of Surulere Local Government and the Emiolu ruling house to nominate a fresh candidate for the throne.

He advised the state government to halt any plans to dethrone him.