Why We Chased Agbado-Ekiti Regent From Throne – Youths

Youths in Agbado-Ekiti in Gbonyin local government of Ekiti have said that their recent action which culminated in  the  chase  regent of the community,Bolaji Okunbobade from her throne was because she was a product of imposition and didn’t enjoy the support of stakeholders in the community.

The Regent, Bolaji Okunbobade, was appointed to occupy the throne vacated by her late father, the Owa Oro of Agbado, Oba Okunbobade, who died on 19th March,bthis year .The  youths accused one of the kingmakers, Chief Kayode Adeyeye, of unilaterally choosing Bolaji as Regent.

They claimed that due process was not followed and all critical stakeholders were not carried along in the choice of Bolaji, whom they described as an illegal regent.

Chanting war songs, the protesters invaded the palace and reportedly chased the regent and his aides from the palace.

The whereabouts of the regent and his aides is unknown at the time of filing this report while the youths have sealed the palace.

The community has been thrown into crisis following the alleged taking over of traditional artifacts, shrines, and duties of sacrifices by four kingmakers.

The Olori Omo Owa (head of princess and princesses), Prince Sunday Adelusi, said he was unaware of  the choice of the regent accusing one of the chiefs of impersonating him.

Leader of the youths in the community, Mr. Adeola Odesanmi, condemned the manner the regent was allegedly imposed on the people and called for the reversal of the action.

Another youth leader, Sunday Adeibi, urged Governor Ayo Fayose to intervene before the crisis turns bloody.

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