Igbein Traditional Ruler Reaffirms Mrs. Makinde As Iyaloja Of Mowe

 

Oba Makinde presenting certificate of office to Mrs. Nofisat Makinde as the authentic Iyaloja of mowe

ABEOKUTA - The Onigbein of Igbeinland in Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun State, Oba Festus Makinde has petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos over alleged impersonation by one Mrs. Morufa Odebiyi as the Iyaloja of Mowe town.

The royal father, in the petition dated June 17, 2021 copied the Ogun State Government and Area Commander, Owode-Egba Divisional Police Headquarters, Divisional Police Officer, Mowe and Permanent  Secretary, Ministry of Chieftaincy.

Oba Makinde enjoined the government to caution Odebiyi to stop parading herself as the Iyaloja of Mowe which is under his domain, emphasizing that the authentic Iyalode of Mowe town remained Nofisat Ajoke Makinde.

The monarch while re-affirming Mrs. Makinde as the only recognized and authentic Iyaloja, disclosed that he(monarch) approved and installed  her(Makinde) on May 31, 2021, as well as issuing her a certificate.

"Mrs. Nofisat Ajoke Makinde was installed as Iyaloja of Igbein tile toko of Igbeinland with her seat at Mowe market. This installation was approved by me, as the Onigbein of Igbeinland. Following my letter to the local government, she was also given the certificate of recognition by the Obafemi-Owode local government of Ogun State", he emphasized.

The traditional ruler said it was amazing to him that, on Thursday, June 10, 2021, a group  of persons purportedly came  to install one Mrs Morufa Odebiyi as Iyaloja of Mowe contrary to the palace decision

"This action is an affront on the palace and a breach of peace hitherto existing in the community. I therefore urge your office to issue appropriate directives in order to maintain peace and tranquility", he wrote

The monarch said he cannot fold his arms  for a person or group of people  to set his domain on fire by act of illegalities, stressing that he finds it necessary to draw attention of relevant authorities on need for peace in Mowe and environs.

"Because Mowe is one of the villages/towns in my domain and I cannot fold my arms for someone or group of persons to set my domain on fire by the way of illegal activities. This action is an affront on the palace and a breach of peace hitherto existing in the community", he emphasized.