Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has claimed that the recent accusations against the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja, are in fact part of a political strategy by Governor Seyi Makinde to remove the monarch from his throne.
The rumours that gained momentum today were first revealed by Chief Whip Gbenga Oyekola in a statement sent to PM News, in which he disassociated himself from any alleged plot to destabilize the governor.
“I, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, hereby completely disassociate myself from any arrangement or activity that has the potential to disrupt the peace of Oyo State. I was never invited, never consulted, and was not part of any such meetings or arrangements,” Oyekola said.
On April 12, Fayose had warned that Makinde was plotting to remove the Olubadan, tweeting:
“I heard reliably that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is plotting the removal of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja. The plot is to commence this week, with Government Query to be issued against the Olubadan, citing his absence at the failed coronation of High Chiefs in Ibadanland two weeks ago, and other allegations. As for us, we will be watching the Sìgìdì of Seyi Makinde tó fẹ́ se eré ẹ̀tẹ́…”
Fayose doubled down today, insisting that the allegations against the Olubadan, that he was plotting to destabilize Governor Makinde, are actually part of Makinde’s orchestration:
“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. Recall that they denied any rift between Olubadan and Makinde after my making same public.
“But now, they are accusing the Olubadan of plotting to impeach Governor Makinde. They are also releasing statements accusing the Olubadan of being partisan. These are parts of the orchestration by Makinde to prepare grounds for the Olubadan to be queried for being partisan.”
Meanwhile, other Oyo State lawmakers have quickly distanced themselves from any involvement in the alleged plot.
