Fresh facts which just emerged over the abominable attack and humiliation of Oba Odidiomo Afolabi Oladimeji, the Olu of Igbokoda, by a Community leader in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State during the flag-off ceremony of the 27.5km Igbokoda-Okitipupa dualisation project on Monday says as the host and a respected traditional ruler, the monarch was subjected to an unprovoked attack by the community leader who refused to vacate a front-row seat reserved for traditional rulers.
The monarch revealed how he arrived at the ceremony and politely requests the community leader to move to a different seat, allowing the traditional rulers to occupy the front row.
However, “he refused and instead insulted me, threatening to beat me up. The situation escalated, and we got into a physical altercation. During the scuffle, he bit my ear, causing an injury that required immediate medical attention.”
According to an aide who spoke on behalf of the monarch on the condition of anonymity, “the community leader took advantage of his relationship with a high-ranking state government official to commit this taboo. The aide described the incident as a premeditated attempt to embarrass and humiliate me.
“The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests in the community, with traditionalists, youths, and women demanding justice and calling for the community leader to be held accountable.
“The monarch is recovering from the physical and emotional trauma inflicted upon him.”
The aide however urged the authorities to take immediate action to address this incident and ensure that the community leader is brought to justice.
“As a traditional ruler, I will not let this incident go unchallenged. I will work with the relevant authorities to ensure that the dignity of the traditional institution is upheld and respected.”
Report says there is a protest in the community over the incident.
The Aide said, “the community has been rocked by this incident, with many calling for the community leader to apologize and make amends. The protesters, including traditionalists, youths, and women, have taken to the streets, demanding justice and respect for the traditional institution.
“The women even went as far as walking half-naked through the town, a sign of their outrage and disgust at the community leader’s actions.”
