A guy linked with infamous political actions has been appointed as the protector of Yoruba moral standards, prompting concerns that the traditional realm is frequently filled by persons with questionable credentials who are yet close to political authorities.
Oba Adesanya Fayeun, better known as Ade Basket, has been enthroned as the traditional ruler of Ifedapo, in Ondo State, and has been approved by the Ondo State Government.
Ade Basket has a history of contentious political actions, including violent ones.
He was regarded as the anchor man during the tenures of previous Governors Olusegun Agagu and, subsequently, Olusegun Mimiko .
He was described as a problematic personality that inspired terror in his subjects.
A traditional ruler in Ondo State who did not want to be identified informed Irohinodua that his name was referenced in multiple violent crimes perpetrated by politicians.
People think that his dread during those days was the beginning of wisdom.
He was also the guys’ leader and a prolific goalscorer back then.
Other political personalities with the surnames Ekun, Fadageri, and Current were his soul mates.
A close adviser to state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, however, informed our reporter that the new King was widely misunderstood.
He saw himself as a respectable man who established a reputation for himself through hard work. He stated that before the appointment was confirmed, the state government undertook security checks on him.
The official did not want to be identified since he is not authorised to talk on the subject.