Dapo Abiodun dethrones 75 monarchs installed during Amosun’s reign

Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun has downgraded 75 monarchs who were elevated from minor chiefs to kings by his predecessor, Ibikunle Amosun.

The decision was taken at the inaugural cabinet meeting in Abeokuta on Thursday, after a review of the Oba Kehinde Olugbenle-led Chieftaincy Review Committee’s report.

The report faulted the process of the chief’s elevation.

According to the State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Kikelomo Longe while addressing newsmen after the meeting held at the refurbished Executive Council Chambers, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, she said the revocation was in consonance with the legal notice number three of 2019.

She said the order was done in line with a legal backing, she stated that the Council approved the revocation of the appointments of 75 minor chiefs as Coronet Obas in Legal notice number three of 2019.