In a petition addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI, Osogbo, and dated July 29, 2025, the monarch accused Egbedun of issuing threats to have him killed, stripped of his crown, and remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Centre.

The petition was filed through the monarch’s legal representative, K.E. Ngwoke, and cited a phone call allegedly placed by Egbedun to one of the monarch’s wives, Olori Idowu, during which the threats were made.

In a leaked audio made available to journalists, the voice identified as that of Speaker Egbedun was making derogatoring remarks about the monarch and vowing to take actions that would result in the king’s disgrace and detention, adding that “They will remove his crown, beat him, and I will suspend and make sure he is remanded in Ilesa tomorrow.”

The monarch claimed the threats originated from a dispute related to the arrest of a young man from Asi earlier in the year, allegedly ordered by Egbedun.

The monarch, in the petition, alleged that the man was detained and charged on a trumped-up charge.

The Alasi stated he only contacted Egbedun to verify the circumstances of the arrest but was met with hostility and threats instead of an explanation.

The monarch also alleged that the Speaker’s threats made it unsafe for him to return to his palace in Odo-Otin Local Government Area, as the Speaker had allegedly vowed to have him beaten and killed if he returned.

Oba Oyewale added that he has been unable to resume his duties in his community since the threats and has now placed his safety in the hands of security agencies.

Meanwhile, the Assembly Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, in response to the allegations, defended his actions and accused the monarch of threatening him and interfering with police investigations.

In a statement and made available by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Olamide Tiamiyu, in Osogbo, stated that the monarch had taken offence since he relocated to Asi to be closer to his constituents, a move which, according to him, changed the power dynamics in the area.

He revealed that his convoy was attacked at Okuku three weeks prior and that investigations by the police and DSS were ongoing, with one suspect still at large.

Egbedun claimed that the monarch later called him to discourage him from pursuing justice against the attackers and followed up with repeated threats to him and his aides, describing the monarch’s actions as attempts to intimidate him into silence and obstruct justice while insisting that his respect for the traditional institution remains intact.

“I have a deep regard for traditional institutions and respect for the elderly, but that will not come at the expense of my life,” Egbedun declared.

While admitting that his emotional outbursts were regrettable, Egbedun maintained that his actions were provoked and rooted in self-defence and the preservation of lawand order.

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The letter was addressed to the PDP chairman of Ilare Ward II in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State.

Citing persistent internal crises, the lawmaker said divisions and legal battles within the party influenced his decision to quit.

The letter read in part, “Please accept this letter as formal notification of my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party, effective immediately.

“This decision, though difficult, has become necessary due to the persistent internal conflicts, deep-seated divisions, and the pervasive culture of legal disputes that have unfortunately come to characterise the party.

“These factors have made it increasingly challenging for me to reconcile my continued membership with my personal convictions and aspirations for effective governance. I extend my gratitude for the opportunity to have served within the party. I trust you will accept my resignation in the spirit in which it is given.”

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This call was made by the monarch during a summit themed, “Tradition, Trade and Transformation: Building Africa’s Global Cultural Future” organised in preparation for the 2025 edition of the Osun Osogbo Festival in Osogbo.

According to him, the land separated by the state government for UNESCO for the Osun Osogbo groove has not been encouraged upon.
He said, the land is still intact and under the watchful eyes of the Osun groove custodians.

“The groove has facilities for relaxation and also to prevent open defecation online with the government action.
“As the custodian of the Osun groove, we want the sponsors of the festival to put in place permanently structures and also to build a protective wall round the groove. This will stop any kind of perceived encroachment and also prevent bush burning,” he affirmed.

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Speaking with the newsmen, one of the organizers of the protest and Osun State Chairman for the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Emmanuel Olowu, said the peaceful protest is being held to press home some demands which the government has neglected over the years.

The demands, he said, include “good governance at all levels, free, fair and credible elections, non-negotiable adequate security, affordable and qualitative education, and payment of entitlements to MKO Abiola’s family.”

They also revealed that the protest would move on to Olaiya Junction and then terminate at the Adolak Event Centre along Gbongan-Ibadan Road, Osogbo.

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The Osun State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, Confirmed the development in a statement, revealing that Adewale collapsed on the pitch during the match and was immediately rushed to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital for medical attention, where he was later confirmed dead by the doctor.

According to Opalola, his body has been deposited at the hospital morgue.

The football tournament is hosted annually by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, in honour of his elder brother and the first Executive Governor of Osun State, the late Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, who passed away in April 2017.

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A trader in the area, Chibuzor, revealed that the body was first noticed around midday.

He said the revelation prompted concerned individuals to alert security personnel to investigate the situation further.

He added that personnel of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, swiftly responded to the call.

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The NSCDC personnel were soon joined by officials of Osogbo West local government, who collaborated with them to dispose of the body.

A bag containing some clothes was reportedly found lying beside the corpse.

Authorities took note of the surrounding environment and other possible evidence to ascertain the circumstances leading to the man’s death.

The NSCDC Osun Command spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde said the Command was investigating the case thoroughly.

She also said that officials of the local government were immediately contacted upon learning of the development.

Meanwhile, an appeal has been made to tighten security across flyovers in the state.

The appeal was made through a statement by the Executive Director of the World Institute of Peace, WIP, Lamina Omotoyosi.

Omotoyosi suggested that having the flyovers secured will prevent crimes and criminals from taking over the areas.

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