This is in response to the thread below
https://www.nairaland.com/7993596/meet-olowofela-kidnappers-chairman-ekiti/1#128399715

Killing of Monarchs: Pa Olowofela is Innocent- Family



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Killing of Monarchs: Pa Olowofela is Innocent- Family
Feb 10, 2024

The family of pa Chief Philip Oyebanji Olowofela has said the octogenarian knows nothing about the kidnapping or killing of three monarchs in Ekiti and Kwara States.

Pa Olowofela was linked with kidnapping syndicate that purportedly killed the Royal Father’s last week and was arrested by soldiers as shown in a viral video.

In a statement by Dr Mobolaji Ojibara, Solicitor to the Olowofela Family absorbed pa Olowofela of any complicity in the case.

“The family steadfastly stand by his integrity, character, and unwavering commitment to upholding the law. Chief Olowofela has dedicated his life to serving his community, advocating for peace, and fostering harmony among its people. His pedigree and track record speak volumes about his unwavering stance in promoting the rule of law and denouncing all forms of violence.”











PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY OF CHIEF PHILIP OYEBANJI OLOWOFELA

CLARIFICATION ON ALLEGATIONS AGAINST CHIEF PHILIP OYEBANJI OLOWOFELA

DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The immediate and extended family of Chief Philip Oyebanji Olowofela, the Asamo of Igbara Odo, in Ekiti South West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, is deeply concerned about the ongoing media trial of Chief Philip Oyebanji Olowofela regarding allegations of his supposed involvement in kidnapping cases of killings across Ekiti and Kwara States. The family feels compelled to address recent accusations regarding his alleged connection to the regrettable incidents surrounding the deaths of the Ọba of Koro in Kwara State and the two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. We pray for the repose of the souls of the Obas and that God will comfort their respective families and people.

As responsible members of the society and devoted family of Chief Philip Oyebanji Olowofela, the family maintains Chief Philip Oyebanji Olowofela’s innocence in these matters and unequivocally declares that Chief Olowofela has been wrongfully accused and unjustly implicated in these tragic events. It is emphatically stated that Chief Philip Oyebanji Olowofela was not involved, aware of, or complicit in any manner whatsoever in any kidnapping or killing incident.

The family steadfastly stand by his integrity, character, and unwavering commitment to upholding the law. Chief Olowofela has dedicated his life to serving his community, advocating for peace, and fostering harmony among its people. His pedigree and track record speak volumes about his unwavering stance in promoting the rule of law and denouncing all forms of violence.

While noting the importance of the investigation being carried out by the Nigerian Police Force and acknowledging the commitment of the law enforcement agency in keeping the country safe and uncovering the facts with a view to bringing the real perpetrators of the alleged heinous crimes to justice, the family, as a group of law-abiding citizens, pledges its full cooperation with the authorities and urges anyone with useful information to approach the police and assist in the investigation.

The family expresses profound concern over the spread of incendiary, baseless and insensitive statements circulating on social media platforms concerning Chief Olowofela and the incidents in question. Whilst the family acknowledges the curiosity and apprehension of the public concerning these incidences, we urge everyone to exercise caution and abstain from disseminating inflammatory comments or unsubstantiated allegations. The impact of misinformation and malicious reporting on the family members has been devastating; causing emotional trauma and profound destabilization that is difficult for the family to comprehend. Furthermore, the disparagement of the Patriarch of the Olowofela Family, the Asamo of Igbara-Odo, on social media without any official statement from the Nigerian Police Force can only undermine the integrity of the ongoing investigation and exacerbate unwarranted tension, while also unfairly exposing the family to unimaginable risks and repercussions.

Members of the public engaging in deliberate media trial of this matter with the intent of disparaging and tarnishing the reputation of the octogenarian are hereby advised to cease immediately. We urge them to retract all unfounded and incriminating messages or images they may have disseminated in any form or manner and to refrain from any further intrusion into Chief Olowofela’s privacy and that of his family members. The Olowofela Family is prepared to take any necessary measures within the ambit of the law to safeguard the Patriarch of Olowofela Family’s integrity and the legacy he has diligently cultivated over the years.

The Family is deeply grateful for the continuous support, encouragement, comforting words, affirmations, understanding, and prayers extended to them by friends, relatives, associates, and the broader community. The outpouring of love and reassurance has significantly alleviated the family’s pain and distress during this challenging period. Whilst the Family humbly requests that you continue to pray for the swift, complete vindication of their Father, they maintain its steadfast confidence that Chief Philip Oyebanji Olowofela will be exonerated of all allegations, restoring his reputation without any blemish of wrongdoing.

In conclusion, while praying for expedited conclusion of the investigations, and recognising that due legal process and police investigations must be allowed to proceed without prejudice or bias, the public is implored to verify every information regarding this matter before disseminating same and to abstain from participating in speculative discussions that could escalate the situation. Let us maintain the principles of fairness, justice, and respect for due process.

Thank you

DR MOBOLAJI OJIBARA
Solicitor to the Olowofela Family of Igbara Odo Ekiti
Ekiti South West Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

Too much grammar to explain what? Am beginning to be curious

Ekiti: ‘Our High Chief is not a Criminal’ Igbaraodo Community Defends 80 Years Old Pa Oyebanji Olowofela

Igbaraodo Development Council has cautioned against framing of High Chief (Engr) Oyebanji Olowofela as the masterminder of Kidnapping and Killing of Monarch in Ekiti State.

High Chief Olowofela, the Asamo of Igbaraodo who was accused to be the ring leader of the criminal gang was arrested following the arrest of Baboga Alhaji one of the suspected kidnappers involved in the murder of
killings of the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin, and the Olumojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Samuel Olatunde Olusola in Ekiti last week.

But the community in a statement entitled : ENOUGH OF CHARACTER ASSASSINATION AND CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST HIGH CHIEF (ENGR.) OYEBANJI OLOWOFELA. and signed by the IDC secretary Ayo Adekoya-Benson said High Chief Banji Olowofela is a qualified electrical engineer of many decades. A 1969 graduate of the prestigious University of Lagos, a foremost Legislator, the indefatigable Asamo of Igbara-Odo Kingdom, an illustrious and prominent son of Igbara – Odo, an accomplished businessman and a father of many graduates who are leading lights in their various chosen careers, and making exploits at home and in the diaspora.
According to the statement, contrary to the bad media and campaign of calumny being launched by mischief makers against the person and the good name that Chief Olowofela has built over the decades, High Chief (Engr.) Olowofela has been a man of impeccable character right from his childhood up till this moment and has contributed not in small measure to the development of Igbara-Odo Kingdom, he has contributed to the economic and political development of Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.
“He was a foremost and prominent scholar and politician who served meritoriously as the first Majority Leader of the old Ondo State House of Assembly in the Second Republic. He did not only serve as Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the first Executive Governor of Ekiti State, he was a Governorship Aspirant in Ekiti State in the current political dispensation. ”

“While it is important to state that law enforcement agents should be left to thoroughly investigate and probe into the unfounded allegations levelled against our revered political, business and traditional Leader, the Igbara-Odo Development Council (IDC) – the think tank, apex social – cultural group and leaders of thought of Igbara-Odo Ekiti – hereby uses this medium to caution, in the strongest of terms, the barefaced bloggers hiding behind the cyberspace to henceforth desist from their ongoing social media trial as well as derogatory and humiliating attack on the person, personality and image of Chief Olowofela who, unfortunately at this time, is unable to confront his faceless accusers.”

“As of today, lies, falsehood and baseless story being peddled around on the social media have neither been substantiated by any law enforcement agent in Nigeria or elsewhere neither has any judicial authority indicted or pronounced him guilty of any criminal offence in Nigeria or elsewhere. Also, no law enforcement agency has issued or published any official statement regarding his arrest up till this moment.”
“In view of the above, and for the benefit of those who do not know the moral, ethical and legal implications of circulating falsehood against innocent citizens, we warn that you cease and desist from acts capable of exposing you to a judicial action that attract heavy punishment under the Nigerian law.”

Instead arrest the Fulani man that used your oba for shooting practice,they are busy chasing innocent man

In the absence of crocodile, agama lizard is present. If u knw u knw.



Who gains the most is the no 1 suspect.