Governor Adeleke orders review after U.S. court jails Osun king for fraud
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U.S. District Judge had sentenced Oba Oloyede to prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered him to repay over $4.4 million for his role in a COVID-19 loan fraud scheme
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed officials to take action regarding Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, who is currently jailed in the United States for fraud.
The governor gave the order on Friday during the State Executive Council meeting.
He instructed the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to look into the issue, as some indigenes of Ipetumodu are calling for the monarch’s replacement.
Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information, said Adeleke described the case as “unfortunate” and emphasized the need for urgent steps.
A U.S. District Judge had sentenced Oba Oloyede to prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered him to repay over $4.4 million for his role in a COVID-19 loan fraud scheme.
The situation has caused tension in Ipetumodu. While princes of the town want a new king installed, some kingmakers oppose removing the embattled monarch from the throne.
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