Curbing the Power Struggle: Chairperson of Epe Local Government Halts Installation of New Olu of Epe
Discord in Epe as Council Chair Holds Off Inauguration of New Traditional Ruler of Epe
In an unusual move aimed at maintaining peace and order within Epe Local Government Area in Lagos State, the chairperson, Surah Animashaun, has suspended the installation of the new Olu of Epe, due to a contentious power struggle emerging after the death of the previous Olu, Oba Shefiu Adewale.
Two prominent chiefs, Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and Chief Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji, have boldly claimed the revered stool as their own successor. According to Animashaun, the parallel coronations are considered "legally null and void."
In a bold statement, Animashaun expressed her concerns, stating:
In an effort to prevent possible outbreaks of violence among the loyalists of the competing claimants, Animashaun has also cancelled all Eid-al-Kabir (Ileya) celebrations and Jumat prayers at the council's central mosque and Eid ground in Oke Balogun.
The late Oba Shefiu Adewale, who earned a profound respect in the Epe community, had served as Otun-Balogun, the third-highest chieftaincy title, before ascending the throne.
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- The chairperson of Epe Local Government Area, Surah Animashaun, has temporarily halted the installation of a new Olu-Epe due to a dispute over the successor, raising concerns about the current power struggle taking place in Nigeria, notably within the Lagos State region.
- In a surprising move to maintain peace, Animashaun has also cancelled all Eid-al-Kabir celebrations and Jumat prayers at the central mosque and Eid ground in Oke Balogun, to prevent potential violence among the loyalists of the contenders for the throne.
- Paradoxically, while there is unrest over the selection of a new Olu-Epe in Epe Local Government, efforts are ongoing to address internal disputes within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos through a reconciliation committee.
- The APC chieftain recently defended Bola Tinubu against allegations of being responsible for the recent increase in insecurity in Nigeria, stating that he should not be blamed for such issues.
- Despite their past political affiliations, Governor Wike of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of intentionally weakening the PDP in order to maintain control over Lagos and other regions in Nigeria.
