The Soun of Ogbomosoland Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye has placed the Balogun of Ogbomosoland Dr Saka Balogun on indefinite suspension for allegedly refusing to sign the Oath of Allegiance to the throne.
The order was contained in a letter personally signed by Oba Olaoye titled ‘Letter of indefinite suspension from the title of Balogun of Ogbomosoland’ dated 20 October 2026.
ýAccording to the letter the oath of Allegiance to the Throne is neither optional nor ceremonial but a prerequisite for recognition as a member of the Executive Council of Chiefs of Ogbomosoland.
‘It was a fundamental requirement for the proper assumption and exercise of the responsibilities and authority attached to the title’ the letter read in part.
Oba Olaoye said the appointment letter of assumption of office issued to Balogun on 19th December 2025 stated that the customary Oath of Allegiance to the office of Soun of Ogbomosoland is a prerequisite for full participation in the Council of the Executive Chiefs.
He added that until the Oath is formally signed Balogun will not be seated among the other Executive Chiefs.
The monarch however alleged that despite the understanding reached before his installation Balogun had failed to sign the oath and had demonstrated no intention of fulfilling the obligation.
ý’Of even greater concern are your public statements and conduct particularly the interview in which you threatened to take the stool of the Soun to court.
‘Such pronouncements are deeply regrettable and constitute a grave affront to the dignity of the throne the sanctity of the Palace and the institution you were privileged to serve’ the letter added.
ýThe monarch described the reported threat as an affront to the dignity of the throne and the institution of the Palace adding that the conduct had embarrassed the traditional institution and undermined its standing.
ýConsequently Oba Olaoye directed Balogun to stop presenting himself or acting in any official capacity as the Balogun of Ogbomosoland for the duration of the suspension.
ýHe also barred him from exercising any authority privilege or responsibility associated with the title and from undertaking official engagements making representations or issuing communications in the name of the office.
ýThe monarch maintained that the traditional institution of Ogbomosoland was founded on respect for constituted authority adherence to established customs and the fulfilment of obligations attached to traditional titles.
ýHe added that no title holder should expect to retain the privileges and recognition of an office while persistently rejecting its fundamental requirements.