By: Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin.
The Olowu of Orile-Owu in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dauda Ajolola Akinfalabi, has denied the fake rumor of his dethronement as the Oba of Orile-Owu.
Oba Akinfalabi confirmed this to Journalists on Thursday stating that the choice of Olowu was clear as the court ruling favored him.
The Olowu also confirmed that he won in 2016 at the High Court, Osogbo, where the then Governor, Rauf Aregbesola presented him with the Staff of Office.
“It is all fake when some people start paddling rumors that Olowu has been dethroning. I am the legit Olowu of Orile-Owu.
“I am a product of court because the appeal court also ruled that the case should restart and gave an order that another judge should be presented to try it.
“Retrial is different from dethronement of Oba. I am not dethroned as being interpreted by some gullible,” he said.
His royal majesty also debunked the rumor that he sold community land to acquire palm oil, adding that he had not been poor before he became the Oba.
He also disclosed that they allocated land to people who promised to build the airport, some on lease, and opened an an account on how the money would be disbursed to the community development.
According to him, Orile Owu has lost major gigantic projects like the University and Research Institute due to refusal to release land for use.
He stressed that the industrial hub, a farm settlement, which was established in Orile Owu during the eras of Awo, low, is still in existence and has benefited the community.
He also stressed that it was the good work of his late father that made him a king and not just any form of shortcut.
Olowu highlighted that he has embarked on the renovation of the palace, built a customary court, and renovated Orile Owu Grammar School and Staff quarters, which will benefit the entire Orile Owu community.
Path of the Oba’s achievements is the purchase of a Bus and car for the palace used by the chiefs and the building of a Divisional Police Station to strengthen security in the community.