The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has removed Chief Saheed Alatise, as Baale of Lagelu Aboke in Ido Local Government of Oyo State and the monarch stated that his removal takes immediate effect.
Alatise has been embroiled in series of crisis became Baale in September, 2017.
According to a statement signed by the Personal Assistant/ Director of Media and Publicity, Adeola Oloko, when his misconducts and violation of Ibadan Customs and Traditions got to the peak, the Olubadan-in-Council had to seat today at Olubadan Palace situated at Popoyemoja Area of Ibadan and unanimously agreed that the erring traditional rule be removed.
The Council noted that while the removed Baale had been accused of one allegation or the other over the past one year, his continued refusal to defend himself is an act of disrespect against Olubadan and is punishable under Ibadan Customs and Traditions.
Part of the allegations leveled against the removed Baale is that he falsely presented himself for chieftaincy installation as Baale Aboke when he is not a male child of the family.
In a letter written by members of Lagelu Aboke family of Ibadan to Olubadan-in-Council and signed by Ganiyu Oladokun Okerinu Aboke (Family Head); Tiamiyu Lamidi Okerinu Aboke (Baale) and the secretary of the family, it was stated that Saheed Alatise who hails from Agbede Adodo, Ibadan could not honestly represent Lagelu Aboke family of Idi-Ishin Compound, Beere, Ibadan.
They stated further that “besides, we members of the Aboke family, Ibadan do not approve of the conduct of Saheed Alatise as his conduct as Baale runs contrary to the counsels often given to chiefs before their installation as Baale.
