- Former Senator Ayoade Adeseun has officially resigned his traditional title as the Mayegun of Ogbomosoland, citing irreconcilable differences with the monarch.
- Adeseun accused Oba Ghandi Olaoye of implementing divisive policies and attempting to disrupt the religious harmony previously enjoyed in Ogbomoso.
- The resignation follows a formal suspension order issued by the palace in March 2026 over alleged “gross misconduct” and disrespect toward the throne.
A former federal lawmaker and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ayoade Adeseun, has formally resigned his appointment as the Mayegun of Ogbomosoland.
Eko Hot Blog reports that addressing a press conference at the Onipanu community on Sunday, Adeseun stated that his decision was final, rendering any attempts by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, to quash an earlier suspension order unnecessary.
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The former Senator, who represented Oyo Central between 2011 and 2015, expressed that he could no longer serve under the current traditional leadership.
The rift between the two figures became public knowledge on March 23, 2026, when the Soun announced the indefinite suspension of Adeseun.
The monarch, through a letter signed by the palace secretary, Toyin Ajamu, cited acts of insubordination and persistent disrespect toward the revered stool.
The palace argued that the suspension was a necessary measure to safeguard the dignity and sanctity of the traditional institution, following conduct that had become an embarrassment to the throne of the Orumogege III.
However, Adeseun offered a starkly different perspective during his press briefing, accusing the monarch of “high-handedness” and the introduction of “unfriendly policies.”
He alleged that since ascending the throne, the Soun has sought to divide the peace-loving people of Ogbomoso along religious lines.
Adeseun highlighted his own family as an example of religious tolerance, being a devout Muslim married to a devout Christian for over four decades, and criticized the monarch for interfering in the ongoing legal matter involving the Chief Imam, Ayilara.
The former lawmaker emphasized that the stool should respect the rule of law and allow the courts to decide on pending religious leadership disputes rather than playing the role of a presiding judge.
Adeseun claimed his suspension was a direct result of his refusal to “join forces” with the monarch to fight perceived enemies.
As Ogbomoso navigates this internal friction, the resignation of a high-profile chief like Adeseun marks a significant moment in the unfolding tenure of the 21st Soun of Ogbomosoland.
