Princes and princesses of the Isinkan Kingdom in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State have distanced themselves from the purported installation of Henry Adeyeye as a high chief.
Following an emergency meeting on Sunday in Isinkan, the Omowas unanimously declared that Isinkan has always been ruled by its traditional leader, the Oba Iralepo, and rejected any attempt to impose a High Chief Iralepo on them.
Speaking on behalf of the royal family, the Olori Omowa, Prince (Pa) Durojaye Ariyo, accused the Deji of Akure of attempting to create unrest in the state capital.
“No Deji of Akure has ever installed an Oba Iralepo of Isinkan, let alone a High Chief. We will resist this shenanigan with all our strength,” he stated.
He questioned the urgency behind the move, despite the existence of a right to appeal following the Court of Appeal’s judgment.
Prince Ariyo emphasized that regardless of government recognition, the people of Isinkan would continue to choose their ruler based on their customs and traditions.
“The Deji is only driven by desperation to cover up his misdeeds on our land,” he alleged.
Reaffirming their support for Oba Oluwagbemiga Ajimokunola Olofin-Adimula (Arulewolasi III) as the rightful Iralepo of Isinkan, he insisted that the Deji has no authority over the kingdom’s leadership.
He urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene and prevent a potential crisis in the state capital.
