{"id":397,"date":"2026-04-13T12:02:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/?p=397"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:02:47","slug":"ccii-lampoons-fayose-over-claims-that-makinde-is-plotting-to-dethrone-olubadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/ccii-lampoons-fayose-over-claims-that-makinde-is-plotting-to-dethrone-olubadan\/","title":{"rendered":"CCII lampoons\u00a0 Fayose over claims that Makinde is plotting to dethrone Olubadan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"385\" data-id=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260413_123613.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260413_123613.jpg 452w, https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20260413_123613-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, President-General, CCII<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has come down hard on former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over his recent comments alleging a plot to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fayose had claimed that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, was planning to depose Oba Ladoja, a statement that has triggered strong reactions from stakeholders in Oyo State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reacting to the allegation, the CCII described the former governor\u2019s remarks as unfounded, provocative and capable of inciting unrest in Ibadanland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2-2.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-2-2-255x300.jpeg 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Governor Makinde <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary of the council, Kola Olomide, the council said Fayose\u2019s comments were not only misleading but also a dangerous attempt to politicise traditional institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement quoted the CCII President-General, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, as expressing deep concern over what he termed reckless interference in Ibadan affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajewole warned that Fayose\u2019s remarks could create unnecessary tension in a city known for its respect for tradition and order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said Ibadanland would not tolerate external attempts to destabilise its peace through what he described as careless political rhetoric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to him, the allegation lacked credibility and should be disregarded by the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"524\" data-id=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-3-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-3-2.jpeg 381w, https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/images-3-2-218x300.jpeg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajewole stressed that matters relating to the Olubadan stool follow a well-established process that cannot be altered by political speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He cautioned Fayose against making statements capable of misleading the public or creating distrust among residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFayose should not inflame the polity in Ibadan and Oyo State in general with reckless and unverified statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe advise him to keep his mouth shut and take his divisive politics elsewhere rather than dragging Ibadan into unnecessary controversy,&#8221; the CCII President-General.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajewole further described Fayose\u2019s intervention as unwarranted, insisting that the former governor had no role in the traditional or political structure of Ibadanland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ayodele-Fayose-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ayodele-Fayose-2.jpeg 384w, https:\/\/dailyopenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ayodele-Fayose-2-300x222.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ayodele Fayose, ex-governor, Ekiti State <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He maintained that dragging the revered Olubadan institution into partisan discourse was both disrespectful and unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCII President-General also called on political leaders across the country to exercise caution and avoid making statements that could disrupt public peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajewole reaffirmed that Ibadan people remain committed to unity, stability and the preservation of their traditional institutions, urging all stakeholders to resist any attempt to sow discord in the ancient city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, President-General, CCII The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has come down hard on former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over his recent comments alleging a plot to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. 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