- LASG Warns Against Impersonation Over Olu of Epe Stool
- Oba Shefiu Adewale passed away on May 31, 2025
- The commissioner warned those parading themselves as the new Oba to desist or face legal consequences
The Lagos State Government has issued a strong warning to individuals falsely claiming to be Oba-elect to the Olu of Epe throne, following the death of the late monarch, Oba Shefiu Adewale, who passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an official statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Kayode Robert, the government made it clear that no individual has been approved or recognised as the successor to the Olu of Epe.
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The statement urged residents of Epe and the general public to disregard such claims and refrain from giving any traditional or official recognition to impostors.
The Commissioner stressed that the selection and installation of traditional rulers in Lagos State follows a legally defined and transparent process, which, in this instance, has not commenced.
He warned those parading themselves as the new Oba to desist or face legal consequences.
Mr. Robert further disclosed that security agencies have been directed to maintain peace and order in the Epe area and to arrest and prosecute any individuals found impersonating the royal stool, in accordance with the Lagos State Law of Obas and Chiefs.
He reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to uphold due process, protect the integrity of traditional institutions, and ensure the continued peace and stability of the state.
