The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has revoked the appointment of Chief Adewunmi Gbenga as the Baale of Elejirin Village, declaring the installation null and void with immediate effect following a review of the community’s territorial status.
PLATFORM TIMES obtained a copy of the revocation letter dated June 15, 2026, addressed by the Alake to the Oluwo of Ijeja Township, Chief Mukaila Atanda Akinwande.
In the letter, Oba Gbadebo explained that the decision followed a review which revealed that the community referred to as Elejirin Village belongs to Oba Township and not Ijeja Township as earlier presented.
According to the monarch, the Certificate of Appointment issued to Chief Adewunmi Gbenga as Baale of Elejirin Village, with Certificate No. OK.IV/.001014, has been revoked and declared null and void with immediate effect.
The Alake directed that the decision be given the widest possible publicity across Egbaland.
Reacting to the development, the Ago Oba Traditional Council described the monarch’s action as a decisive step aimed at preserving traditional order and ensuring administrative clarity within the kingdom.
The council, led by the Oluwo of Oba, Chief Olusegun Osoba, maintained that the area referred to as Elejirin Village forms part of Pakudi land and is not a separate community under Ijeja Township.
It added that the only recognised Baale of Pakudi is Chief Adegbenga Kolawole Olaleye.
The traditional council reaffirmed its loyalty to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, saying the revocation would promote peace, unity and respect for constituted traditional authority across Egbaland.
The council also urged residents and other stakeholders to comply with the monarch’s directive in the interest of maintaining harmony and order within the traditional institution.
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