Tension is mounting among traditional chiefs in Ijesaland following the decision of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, to review the appointments of some chieftaincy title holders installed by his predecessor.

The late Owa Obokun, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, had conferred several titles on notable individuals. However, allegations of land grabbing and other forms of misconduct have since trailed some of those chiefs.

According to a public notice signed by the palace secretary, Samuel Komolafe, and sighted on Monday, October 27, 2025, the affected titleholders include High Chief Ibitoye Adeniyi (Obaala of Ilesa), High Chief Saka Fapohunda (Ogboni of Ilesa), High Chief Omoniyi Ojo Ogunyemi (Lejoka), High Chief Gbenga Igbaroola (Arapate), and High Chief Busuyi Onigbogi (Lejofi).

Concerned chiefs are advised to approach the palace for documentation and regularisation procedures.

Responding to complaints from indigenes and stakeholders, Oba Haastrup vowed to sanitise the traditional institution and address all allegations of misconduct.