The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye (Orumogege III), has suspended former senator, Hamzat Ayoade Adeseun, indefinitely from the chieftaincy title of Mayegun of Ogbomosoland.
The decision was contained in a letter dated March 23, 2026, issued from the palace in Ogbomoso.
In the letter, signed by the Palace Secretary, Toyin Ajamu, the monarch said the suspension followed what he described as the senator’s “recent and continued conduct”, which the palace said had become a source of concern and embarrassment to the traditional institution.
According to the letter, the monarch accused Adeseun of sustained acts of insubordination, wilful disregard, and persistent disrespect towards the palace and the revered stool of the Soun.
The letter read in part that the actions of the former lawmaker, both in public and private, fell short of the dignity and responsibility expected of a palace chief and the holder of the Mayegun title.
“It is with deep regret, yet with a firm sense of royal duty and responsibility, that His Imperial Majesty has taken cognisance of your sustained acts of insubordination, wilful disregard, and persistent disrespect towards the palace and the sacred institution it represents,” the letter stated.
The palace further stated that the alleged conduct of the senator demonstrated what it described as an unacceptable disregard for the authority, traditions, and sanctity of the palace.
Consequently, the monarch announced the indefinite suspension of Adeseun from the office and chieftaincy title of Mayegun of Ogbomosoland with immediate effect.
The letter also directed the former senator to stop parading himself as the Mayegun of Ogbomosoland in any capacity, including at public events, official engagements, in the media, on social media, and in correspondence, pending further directives from the palace.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official reaction from Adeseun to the development.
