The Truth To Know About Insubordination And Other Unethical Activities Of Duro Henry Lene Ogunfeyimi At Ugbo Kingdom

Ugbo kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State spans through Abetobo to Oghoye, having Ode-Ugbo as its headquarters. The Olugbo of Ugboland is the landlord to all the communities in Ugboland including Ugbonla, meaning that he is the Paramount Ruler and Prescribed Authority in Ugboland.

This short introduction can be traceable to the days of Oronmaken otherwise known as Obamakin Osangangan, the direct son of Oranfe who founded Ugbomokun, which is present day Ile-Ife.

In Ugbo kingdom, there are over 250 communities. In each of these communities, there is a Baale who represents the community in the affairs of ridership at Ode-Ugbo and the appointment of the Baale is the prerogative of the Olugbo, who is the First Class Oba over Ugbo Kingdom, at any point in time.

Furthermore, in Ugboland, there are over 30 Religious Communities otherwise called Zion Communities and each of these Zion Communities have Representatives (Asoju) appointed by the Olugbo of Ugboland to represent their various Communities with Ugbonla not an exception anytime the need arises as we have it in Zion and non-Zion Communities.

The appointment of Prince Adebowale Ebiwano as Baale of Ugbonla Community in Ugbo kingdom is in line with the Custom, Tradition and Administration in Ugbo kingdom. Prior to the appointment of Prince Adebowale Ebiwano as Baale, we had Omodun Benson as the Asoju of Ugbonla Community after his biological father, Omodun Reuben served as Baale in the same Community during the reign of the dethroned Olugbo.

Also, It will interest you to know that it was not only Prince Adebowale Ebiwano that expressed interest in the Baaleship position, the following persons who are Apostle Elisha Lene’s sons also expressed their interests in the said position before Prince Adebowale Eniwano was appointed:

1. Leke Lene Ogunfeyimi aka Baba Leke.
2. Omolade Lene Ogunfeyimi.
3. Abo Lene Ogunfeyimi. Although, Abo is said not to be Lene’s Son but Son of Sen. Hosea Ehinlawo. A matter that was made known in the Court in the presence of his mother and she could not deny it. Details of this in our subsequent write up.

Against this backdrop, it is considered hypocritical that Apostle Elisha Lene’s children who lobbied strongly to be appointed as Baale in Ugbonla are the ones blackmailing and insulting the Olugbo with an opinion that he cannot appoint Asoju at Ugbonla.

Is Ugbonla different from Zion Ikorigho, Ayetoro, Ajegunle and other Zion Communities in Ugbo kingdom? This question is begging for an answer.

It will also interest you to know that the same Duro Lene Ogunfeyimi wrote a Memo to Ajama Commission asking to be made a Traditional Ruler (Oba) in Ugbonla Community.

What an abberation for a community that was leased to some persons including Josiah Gege, Josiah Ebiwano, Reuben Leke, Samson Niye, Apostle Elisha Lene Ogunfeyimi, Ipense, Mekuleyi Lawrence for religious activities in 1948 by Oba S.E. Mafimisebi ll, the then Olugbo of Ugboland.

In the agreement letter that was issued to them, they were told not to sell any part of the land as it belongs to the Olugbo.

The plan of Duro to be a traditional ruler in Ugbonla was done in connivance with some of Apostle Elisha Lene’s children, the dethroned Olugbo and his supporters especially, those who do not belong to the Ojadele Ruling Family/House in order to cause problems in the kingdom and rejoice at it.

The questions that arise are as follows:

1. What are the legitimate children of Baba Lene doing over this attitude of Duro?
2. What are the leaders of the C&S Zion Church, Nigeria and Overseas doing to salvage the good name of the ministry which has been destroyed by this alleged law breaker?

Signed:
Adejugba Ogundere
Chairman, Ugboland Central Working Committee

Ajimosun Inspiration
Secretary, Ugbo Central Working Committee

Sam Ewaojane
P. R. O, Ugbo Central Working Committee