Lagos Monarch Dethrones Six Chiefs Over Attendance at Labour Party Campaign Rally

In a dramatic move that has stirred political and traditional circles, the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi Aromire, has removed six of his chiefs from office for allegedly attending the campaign flag-off of the Labour Party in the Apapa area of Lagos State. According to a report by Sahara Reporters , the traditional ruler viewed the presence of the chiefs at the opposition party’s political event as a violation of palace protocols and a betrayal of the throne's neutrality in political affairs. The incident reportedly occurred during a Labour Party rally held in Apapa to launch its campaign activities ahead of the 2025 local government elections. Oba Aromire, in a statement issued by the palace, described the chiefs' attendance as “an act of disloyalty and a breach of the traditional code of conduct.” The monarch emphasized that their participation could be interpreted as political endorsement, which undermines the apolitical stance expected of titl...