Ogunsua Halts Installation of New Iyaloja After Court Order
The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olu Toriola, has suspended the planned installation of Mrs Saaratu Saminu as the new Iyaloja (Market Leader) of the town following a court order on Friday.
The development followed a lingering dispute over the removal of the former Iyaloja, Alhaja Khadijat Ibraheem Araokanmi, which had sparked controversy in the community.
The installation, earlier scheduled for the weekend, was halted after an Ibadan High Court under Suit No. I/B05/2025 restrained further action.
In a statement signed by Chief Moshood Oni, the Palace Secretary, the Ogunsua Palace officially dissociated itself from all proceedings related to the contested installation, pending the court’s decision.
Copies of the directive were sent to key market leaders, including Chief Olumuyiwa Odebode (Parakoyi), Chief Moshood Olagoke (Babaloja), and Mr. Tunde Adebayo (Market Secretary), to ensure full compliance.
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