The council of Iyalojas in Ibadanland, on Tuesday announced indefinite suspension of Chief (Mrs) Iswiat Abiola Ameringun, as the Iyaloja-General of Ibadanland
Rising from the emergency meeting of the Congress of Babalojas and Iyalojas in Oyo state, the council of Iyalojas in Ibadanland named Alhaja Saariat Olorunero as the replacement of the suspended Iyaloja General of Ibadanland
The indefinite suspension of Alhaja Ameringun followed a petition duly signed by the Iyalojas from the 11 local government councils in Ibadanland, against Alhaja Amerigun accusing her of allegedly engaging in unethical practices
Part of the petition reads: “We the Iyaloja-Generals from the 11 local government areas in Ibadanland unavoidably write this petition to register our displeasure on the alleged immoral, unruly and unethical practices engaged in by Chief (Mrs.) Iswiat Abiola Amerigun since her installation as the Iyaloja-General of Ibadanland.
“Permit to bring to the notice of the Congress that Chief (Mrs.) Amerigun has been allegedly using her position to engage in various activities bringing disrepute to the exalted office of Iyaloja-General of Ibadanland. We have received several complaints from the traders, market women against her person”.
The petitioner alleged that Alhaja “Amerigun for over a year now has been allegedly associating, holding several meetings with some groups whose interest is to cause disunity among traders, artisans, market men and women in Oyo State”, adding, “She has in many occasions allegedly worked against the objectives and rules of our associations to satisfy her selfish interest.”
“To make the matter worst, it is sad to note that Amerigun since her assumption of office, has never brought any innovation, progress, development nor added value to our market places. No effort from her to fight the cause of traders, artisans, market men and women in Ibadanland.”
The Iyalojas alleged in the petition that the suspended Iyaloja has always been allegedly seen in the corridors of politicians and socio cultural groups for the purpose of enriching herself without minding the suffering of our associations”, adding, “instead of working with the right authority to resolve the crisis rocking our associations in the state, she aligned with those working against the development of our market places and businesses,”
“With the current state of economy which has made it difficult for businesses to survive, we the Iyalojas in Ibadanland have decided to source for someone who would be able to source support for our businesses and bring development to our market places.
“After putting all variables into consideration, we cannot help but to announce indefinite suspension of Chief (Mrs.) Isiwat Abiola Amerigun as the Iyaloja-General of Ibadanland with immediate effect from the date this petition is signed,”.
