Osun sacks monarch convicted in US for fraud, declares stool vacant
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Osun State has removed Oba Gbenga Oloyede, the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, following his US conviction for COVID‑19 fraud, and declared the throne vacant. The dismissal creates a leadership gap in Ipetumodu, underscoring Nigerian authorities’ stance on holding traditional leaders accountable for criminal conduct.
Osun State sacks Oba Gbenga Oloyede, the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, after his US conviction for COVID-19 fraud. The stool has been declared vacant. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-sacks-monarch-convicted-in-us-for-fraud-declares-stool-vacant/