Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has renewed his allegation that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, despite repeated denials from both the state government and the palace.

Fayose made the claim on Tuesday via his official X account, urging Nigerians to watch unfolding developments closely.

“Those who are still in doubt, Governor Seyi Makinde’s plot to remove the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja, should just keep their fingers crossed and follow unfolding events,” he wrote, alleging that recent accusations against the monarch were part of a calculated plan.

He added, “They denied any rift between Olubadan and Makinde after my making same public. But now, they are accusing the Olubadan of plotting to impeach Governor Makinde,” noting that such claims were “parts of the orchestration to prepare grounds for the Olubadan to be queried.”

The renewed allegation comes amid rising political tension in Oyo State, with fresh controversy over a purported impeachment plot against the governor.

Reacting to the development, the Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Gbenga Oyekola, distanced himself from any such move, insisting he was not involved.

“I hereby completely disassociate myself from any arrangement or activity that has the potential to disrupt the peace of Oyo State. I was never invited, never consulted, and was not part of any such meetings or arrangements,” Oyekola said in a statement on his verified Facebook page.

He reaffirmed his loyalty to the governor, adding, “I cannot and will not be disloyal to my boss I remain firmly committed to the peace, unity, and continued progress of Oyo State.”

Fayose’s latest comments follow earlier claims that Makinde was planning to depose the Olubadan, an allegation both the state government and the monarch have strongly dismissed.

In a previous post, Fayose had stated, “I heard reliably that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is plotting the removal of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja.”

However, the palace downplayed the claim, with a media aide to the monarch stating that there was no conflict between the traditional institution and the state government.

“It will be most unfortunate if it is not a rumour. Though I read it just the way you read it online. I don’t see the cause of friction between the governor and Olubadan of Ibadanland,” the aide said.

Similarly, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, dismissed the allegation as baseless and politically motivated.

“By now, Nigerians know who and what to believe, especially when the information comes from a particular quarter. Oyo State Government has never contemplated, discussed, or planned such an action.

“There has to be a credible motive for every government action, and this, coming from the unofficial spokesman of our opponents, is better put in the refuse dump where it belongs. Desperate politics foists thoughtless propaganda and reduces democracy into a joke,” he said.

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