Olujimi Adekanle has congratulated his friend, Oba Oluwagbemiga Ojo Ajimokunola, the Olofin-Adimula and Iralepo of Isinkan, on his court victory in the dispute involving the Deji of Akure.
Adekanle described the court’s decision as a significant development for the Isinkan traditional institution, particularly regarding its autonomy, the appointment and elevation of its traditional ruler and the delineation of its territorial boundaries.
In his congratulatory message, Adekanle expressed delight over the outcome of the legal proceedings, celebrating the monarch on what he considered a landmark victory for the Isinkan community and its traditional heritage.
According to the details of the ruling made available, the court held that the consent of the Deji of Akure was not required for the appointment or elevation of the Iralepo of Isinkan.
The decision also reportedly affirmed the autonomy of the Isinkan traditional institution and clarified the boundaries associated with its traditional jurisdiction, extending from Imogun to Aponmu.
Furthermore, the court ordered the reversal of land sales conducted without the knowledge of the Iralepo, reinforcing the importance of respecting the monarch’s position in matters affecting the community’s traditional interests.
Reacting to the development, Adekanle congratulated Oba Ajimokunola on the outcome, describing him as a good friend and extending his best wishes to the monarch.
The ruling, if accurately reflected in the available details, could have significant implications for traditional administration, territorial jurisdiction, and the relationship between the affected traditional institutions in Akure and its environs.
For the people of Isinkan, the development represents an important moment in their community’s pursuit of clarity regarding traditional authority, institutional autonomy, and the preservation of their cultural heritage.
Adekanle’s congratulatory message underscores his personal support for the monarch and his recognition of the importance of the reported judicial outcome to the Isinkan traditional institution.
