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 titleholders under his jurisdiction.

The statement noted: “The palace will not tolerate any form of political partisanship that could bring the traditional institution into disrepute. The affected titleholders have been relieved of their chieftaincy titles with immediate effect.”

While the identities of the dethroned chiefs were not disclosed in the public statement, palace sources indicated that the chiefs involved had been warned in the past to avoid public appearances that could be perceived as politically motivated.

This development has sparked mixed reactions in the state, with some praising the monarch for maintaining the sanctity of the traditional institution, while others have raised concerns about the freedom of association and political rights of individuals, even within the context of traditional authority.

The Labour Party has yet to issue an official response to the incident. However, political analysts suggest that the development underscores the deep entanglement of traditional institutions and politics in Nigeria, particularly in the Southwest, where monarchs wield considerable influence.

As the 2025 elections approach, observers anticipate increased scrutiny on the roles traditional rulers and their subordinates may play in shaping political narratives at the grassroots level.

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