Tinubu denied me Oniru stool to protect his business interests, writes Prince in pre-litigation letter

A Prince in Iruland, Hakeem Ajasa, who is a member of the Abisogun ruling house, has written a pre-litigation letter to All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accusing them of manipulating the process of selecting the Oniru, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal.

The letter was also addressed to the local government chairman, Eti Osa local government area, Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, the Attorney-General of the state, the current Oniru and the Elegushi of Ikate Land

In a letter dated October 27, 2020, Ajasa claimed he had been selected as the next Oniru but Tinubu called him to a meeting and informed him that he would have to give up his ambition because his business partners were not happy with his emergence.

Ajasa said this in a letter titled, ‘Possible Amicable Resolution in Compliance With Order 5 Rule 1 Sub-Rule 2 Sub-Sub Rule (E) of the High Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019 and in Respect of Pre-Action Protocol in the Proposed Matter of Prince Hakeem Oriyomi Ajasa (Oniru Elect) and Ors’.

In the letter which was signed by his lawyer, Ishola Agboola, the prince stated that he remained the only candidate selected by the Abisogun ruling house but Tinubu went ahead to pick Lawal, who he said did not take part in the contest.

The letter read in part, “Prince Hakeem Oriyomi Ajasa was and remains the only candidate nominated, selected and appointed by the Abisogun ruling house of Iru kingdom as the Oniru of Iru (elect) but the Lagos State Government, at the behest of Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and to the chagrin and disappointment of people of Iru Kingdom, imposed one Prince Gbolahan Lawal who did not partake in the selection, nomination or appointment exercise held by the Abisogun ruling house.”

He said the entire members of the Iru royal kingdom had confirmed in a broadcast on TVC on December 8, 2019 that he had been picked by the Abisogun ruling house in line with the declaration of September 14, 1993 and the custom and traditions of Iru kingdom.

The letter further read, “Suddenly, Chief Tinubu called our client for a meeting and informed him that his business partners with whom he had his personal project of Eko Atlantic City, had complained to him about our client that he is a meticulous person who would not compromised on merit and would scrutinise and expose certain dealings along Iru axis that they would prefer to remain a secret.

According to Chief Tinubu, his business partners demanded that he should use his political might in Lagos State to coerce the Lagos State Government to impose Gbolahan Lawal on the princes, princesses and people of Iru kingdom despite the nomination of Prince Hakeem Ajasa by the Iru kingdom.”

He said rather than recognise the choice of the ruling family, the Lagos State Government decided to choose Lawal which he said was against the principle of natural justice.

According to the letter, Ajasa had informed his lawyer, to take the matter to court to make 13 prayers one of which included that he be recognised as the real Oniru of Iruland and that he be paid the sum of N500m as general damages.

Confirming the letter to The PUNCH on Sunday, Ajasa said he had enough evidence to present in court when the need arises.

He stated that Tinubu had in the presence of at least eight other persons, explained why he would not be the next monarch.

The letter was written by my lawyer based on my instruction. We will be heading to court soon with evidence,” he said,

“There were several witnesses present when Asiwaju asked me to step down,” he added.

When asked why he did not take up the case earlier, the prince said he was strategising.

Attempts to get a response from Tinubu proved abortive as his Spokesman, Tunde Rahman, neither responded to a call nor a text message. The governor’s spokesman, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, also did not respond to a call.

geesilver:
is there something we are missing here, can he expansiate more on the reasons

Seerade029:
Well, These days IFA recognizes money

Yorubas will understand what I wrote better.

weyreypey:

Read the updated version

Racoon:
This is the Asiwaju of awón democrat.Not even the state government but the Bullion Van's man himself

weyreypey:
When it rains...it pours

southniyikaye:
No man should wield the type of power tinubu wield...
He is beginning to see himself as a type of god..

Fahdiga:
To my fellow Yoruba youths, I think it is high time we tame Tinubu once and for all. how can one man be controlling everything that happens in Yoruba land. he is too overbearing. we are known as warriors so we should utilize this opportunity to rescue our dear Yoruba nation from Tinubu and his foot soldiers. enough is enough my fellow Omoluabis

southniyikaye:
No man should wield the type of power tinubu wield...
He is beginning to see himself as a type of god..

helinues:
In every competition, there is always a winner.....

seunmsg:
Hakeem should shut up and accept his fate.He’s simply not destined to be Oniru.........

seunmsg:
Hakeem should shut up and accept his fate. He’s simply not destined to be Oniru. A traditional throne is not one you can force yourself into unlike political office. The kingmakers have selected Oba Gbolahan Lawal as Oniru and so be it. The kingmakers and Lagos State government will defend their choice in court successfully.

marsman:
If you deserve it you will get, it is an ancestral seat. And those that there governors are busy suspending kings should watch there mouth.

Gandollaar:
Yet you Yoruba mooslims refused to accept the fact that tinubus ordeal in the past few days was an insider job.

I think finally, won ti get e

People who thugs sacked their Oba should assemble here.