Adeleke deposes Osun monarch after US conviction

Governor Ademola Adeleke has deposed Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, after his US conviction for tax fraud and money laundering. The stool is now vacant.

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May 12, 2026 · 02:16 · 5 min read

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has deposed Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, after his US conviction for tax fraud and money laundering. The stool is now vacant.

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Adeleke deposes Osun monarch after US conviction