The Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Rasheed Olabomi, yesterday denied claims that he was inciting the public against Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and his executive council (exco), over his approval of a new Chieftaincy Law for his community.
The monarch said his only plea to Governor Adeleke to rescind his approval of the new law for the town was misconstrued by mischief makers.
The Nation reports that Adeleke approved a new Chieftaincy Law, which included Lagbua Ruling House, among royal families, hence, Oba Olabomi kicked against it, noting that the decision might cause crisis in his domain.
The monarch, addressing reporters in his palace yesterday, said his protest against the decision of Adeleke was not inciting, but to express his displeasure, which was supported by democracy.
He said: “I have high regard for Governor Adeleke and the exco. Hence, I could not have contemplated disrespecting constituted authority.
“I have very close relationship with many members of the exco and I have never failed to give them high regard. For the past 17 years that I have been enthroned, I have been committed to the pursuit and maintenance of peace in my domain, as well as in other parts of the state. I can, therefore, never incite the public against the governor or his exco.“
He said he met Governor Adeleke on January 28, 2024 in Iragbiji and even weeks ago at the airport where he accorded him best of regard.
“I like to, again, passionately appeal to Governor Adeleke and the exco to reconsider their stand on the Aragbiji Chieftaincy,” he said.