Iyaloja: Confusion in Ibadan markets as two claim title

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Iyaloja: Confusion in Ibadan markets as two claim title

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The ripples generated by the removal of Iyaloja of Ibadanland, Chief Labake Lawal and installation of a new one, Alhaja Iswat Abiola Ameringun, by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji are yet to settle as the two women, yesterday, laid claims to the title.Though, it was widely publicised that Chief Lawal, ceased to be the Iyaloja, she said she remained the title holder, claiming that her removal was not by the Olubadan-in-Council.According to her, she was removed because she was not an indigene, reason she claimed was alien to the process of choosing Iyaloja.The initial installation experienced a slight hitch from some people believed to be security agents from the state government, but, the installation was eventually done by the monarch without hindrance.As at time of report, there is division in major markets within the city as supporters of the two Iyaloja queue behind their preferred candidate for the title.Olubadan has, however, responded through his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Adeola Oloko saying there parallel Iyaloja in Ibadan exists.Following an interview granted an Ibadan-based radio station by Mrs Lawal, it became expedient for the Olubadan to make clarifications concerning appointing authorities in that regard, “The Oba is the prescribed and appointing authority on different categories of chiefs in Ibadanland, including Iyaloja and Babaloja”.

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