The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun on Monday lifted ban on the suspended Mogaji of Akinsola, Chief Olawale Oladoja, over land dispute in Akinsola village, Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State.
According to the Nation, the decision to lift the suspension was taken after a brief meeting at the Olubadan palace between Oladoja and some members of the Olubadan-in-Council.
The ordered the suspension of Oladoja following controversial land dispute in Akinsola village after he clamped down on residents of the community, claiming he had court judgments to prove the land on which they built their houses was not legally sold to them.
Over 200 houses in the community were put under lock and key and red- marked to prove he was in charge.
The development had thrown residents out of their houses, leading some of them to sleep in the open throughout the night following which they protested to the Olubadan Palace.
But Oladoja apologised over the incident and promised to resolve the issue amicably with the affected residents.
While speaking with with journalists after the meeting, Oladoja thanked family and friends for standing with him during the trial, adding that he would continue to uphold peace and tranguity of Ibadanland.
He then pledged his loyalty to monarch saying he was committed to the progress and development of Ibadanland and Oyo State in general.
