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Awujale stool: Again, police summon kingmakers over bribery allegations
Nine Ijebu Ode kingmakers have again been invited to appear at the Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, next week Monday and Tuesday over allegations of bribery and financial inducement during the selection process of the new Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land.
Recall that the Ogun State government in January through a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, halted the selection process of the new Awujale due to petitions received from security agencies and other stakeholders
The kingmakers were earlier invited by the Ogun State Police Command in February over accusations of cash inducement in the selection of the new Awujale.
It was learnt that after some superior authorities intervened, the probe was eventually dropped.
However the kingmakers have been re-invited via a letter dated April 17th, 2026, signed by Gbenga Adeoye, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department.
One of the kingmakers, the Kakanfo of Ijebu land, Chief Abimbola Okenla, confirmed the police invite, saying four of them are to appear on Monday while the other five are scheduled for Tuesday.
The kingmaker described the frequent invitations as a distraction, noting that the allegations were unfounded.
“It’s true that the Ogun State Police Command has invited the kingmakers to the command’s headquarters in Abeokuta. Four of us are to be there on Monday while the remaining five will be there on Tuesday.
“None of us is happy with this frequent invite by the security agencies over unfounded allegations. The people of Ijebu land are equally not happy about it because it is more of distraction,” the monarch said.
He appealed Governor Dapo Abiodun to allow the kingmakers do their job in picking the next Awujale of Ijebu land without any further delay.
“We are only pleading with Governor Dapo Abiodun to allow the kingmakers to do their job and complete the assignment of picking the next Awujale of Ijebu land without any further delay,” he said.
Parts of the latest police invitation letter read: “In continuation of the aforementioned case under investigation, you are kindly requested to report at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday 21 April, 2026 at 1000hrs for an interview with the Commissioner of Police, through the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department.
“This is a fact finding invitation pursuant to the investigative powers conferred on the Nigeria Police by the combined provisions of Section 214 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) and Section 4(a) of the Police Act 2020.
“Your presence is therefore required to assist in advancing the course of Criminal Justice delivery and fairness. Should you require any clarification kindly contact 08038455857. Please take note that you are at liberty to come along with your lawyer”.
Awujale stool: Again, police summon kingmakers over bribery allegations
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EPL: Cole Palmer breaks silence of leaving Chelsea for Man Utd
Chelsea playmaker, Cole Palmer, has debunked speculations claiming he will leave for Manchester United this summer.
Palmer is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge amid rumours he is now unsettled.
The 23-year-old joined the Blues in 2023 in a £40 million move from Manchester City.
But Palmer, speaking to the UK Guardian, insisted he will stay at Chelsea.
Palmer is confident the club can challenge for “serious trophies” next season if “the right players in the right positions” are signed this summer.
Chelsea currently sit in sixth place on the Premier League table, four points off Liverpool in fifth place.
EPL: Cole Palmer breaks silence of leaving Chelsea for Man Utd
EPL: Aguero predicts Man City vs Arsenal
Former Argentina striker, Sergio Aguero, has predicted Sunday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.
The Gunners go into the game six points ahead of City, who have one game in hand.
Aguero has said he is expecting “a strange game” as both Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola are familiar with each other.
However, Aguero has tipped his former club to see off Arsenal, in the top-of-the-table affair.
“It’s a strange game. Both coaches know each other perfectly, they know where to attack and where the opponent is weakest,” Aguero told Stake.
“Sometimes these games have very few goals, sometimes they open up and become a great spectacle for the fans.
“I think City will come out strong in the first 10-15 minutes, accelerate and take control of the ball.
“It could finish 2-0 or 2-1 to City. Hopefully City don’t suffer too much, but if it’s only a one-goal lead I think in the last minutes City will have to suffer a bit.”
