# Ogun suspends Eselu of Iselu over alleged partisan political activities

> Ogun State suspends Eselu ruler after claims of political bias.
- Title: Ogun suspends Eselu of Iselu over alleged partisan political…
- Summary: Ogun State suspends Eselu ruler after claims of political bias. Ogun State suspended Eselu of Iselu Kingdom's Oba Akintunde Akinyemi for alleged partisan…
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- Author: Press Release
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:10:12+00:00
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## Ogun State suspends Eselu ruler
Ogun State Government suspended Eselu of Iselu Kingdom's Oba Akintunde Akinyemi with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities.
## Suspension approved by State Executive Council
The State Executive Council approved the suspension under Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending investigation.
## Letter of suspension details
The suspension was conveyed in a letter dated 20 October 2026, signed by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat.
## Alleged partisan activities
The council acted following complaints about the ruler's conduct, particularly his alleged involvement in overtly partisan political activities.
## Government's warning
Partisan politics was warned to be contrary to customary law and prohibited by statute, threatening peaceful coexistence among subjects.
## Suspension conditions
As part of the suspension, Oba Akinyemi must vacate the palace and refrain from entering it throughout the suspension period.
## Prohibited paraphernalia
The ruler is prohibited from wearing or using any crown, ileke, beaded staff, irukere, or other office paraphernalia during suspension.
## No claim of title
The ruler must not present himself as or claim recognition as the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom during suspension.
## Investigation availability
The monarch must make himself available promptly for any meeting or sitting convened by the state government to investigate allegations.
## Copies sent to authorities
Copies of the letter were sent to the Secretary of Yewa North Local Government and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command.
## Key takeaway

Ogun State suspended Eselu of Iselu Kingdom's Oba Akintunde Akinyemi for alleged partisan political activities under Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021.