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NEWS and REPORTS => Nigerian News => Topic started by: Shola Sholaz on Jun 23, 2013, 02:19 AM

Title: Angry Youths Chase Out Monarch From Palace
Post by: Shola Sholaz on Jun 23, 2013, 02:19 AM
Angry youths Friday chased out the Apeju of Ilupeju Ekiti, in Oye Local Government, Oba Olaleye Oniyelu over the installation of third in command to the monarch of the town otherwise known as Olugbosun.
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During the protest which began at about 9 am yesterday ,five houses were burnt, while the palace of the monarch was badly vandalized.
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Oba Oniyelu was said to have installed his candidate,one Ojo Isreal against Aseperi Amos aka Omekunlaye about six days ago only to do the final rites on the seventh day of the installation.
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Trouble was said to have started when youths of the town warned the monarch to halt all actions over the installation. Mr Ojo Israel,who is said to be a more popular choice of the majority of the people as his third in command.
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Weekend Vanguard gathered that the traditional ruler was said to have ignored the advice of the youths and went on to install his candidate about six days ago.