The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has suspended Alhaji Isiaka Ishola Bolakale from his position as Daudu Yekelu Idi Adan of Ilorin Emirate.
City & Crime reports that the suspension is to last for a period of three months.
The decision was conveyed in a letter dated November 21, 2024 and signed by the Secretary to the Ilorin Emirate Council, Alhaji S. A. Lawal.
The letter cited insubordination to the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin Emirate and Daudu Fagba, the head of the Shita ruling house, as reasons for the disciplinary action.
The letter, as obtained by The Informant247, read in part: “I am directed by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, to convey to you your suspension as Daudu Yekelu Idi Adan of Ilorin Emirate for a period of three months, effective from, November 21, 2024.
“This is due to your insubordination to the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin Emirate and Daudu Fagba, who is the head of the Shita ruling house.”
While confirming the suspension, the Emir of Ilorin’s spokesman, Abdulazeez Arowona, told City & Crime on Sunday that the emir emphasised discipline and respect for traditional authorities.
He said the move was to instill discipline among his subjects regarded as part of the revered tenets of the traditional institutions.
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