The Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Sheikh Teliat Yunus Ayilara, has revealed that the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, barred him from entering the palace since February this year.
The Chief Imam stated that the traditional ruler also barred him from performing palace services and activities. Ayilara made these claims while speaking with newsmen on Sunday.
It was gathered that the traditional ruler and the cleric have been at loggerheads in the last few months. The cleric, in a telephone conversation with newsmen, noted that the monarch barred him in February this year through a letter. Ayilara mentioned that all efforts to reach the monarch have proved abortive since then.
“Do you know that the Soun barred me from entering the palace? He has barred me from participating in palace activities and services. All efforts to reach him have proved to be abortive. He has barred me from calling him. He has excommunicated me. No avenue to reach him. So, how will I reach him?”
Soun, in a letter dated February 14, 2024, urged the cleric to refrain from the palace. The letter, made available to newsmen on Sunday, reads:
“Letter of Notification. Sequel to the case you instituted in the court of law against me and the Soun-in-Council, you are hereby notified that you should refrain from Ogbomoso Palace services and activities until court resolution.
“I believe and understand that distance during this period will bring lasting peace. I hope you will respect my decision and do as directed.”
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