Broadcast By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe:
The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has condemned what she called the forceful closure of Ojuwoye market in Odi-Olowo, Mushin, Lagos over the weekend by the Iya-Oja of the market, Madam Mufuliat Adebunmi Abimbola.
In a statement yesterday, the Iyaloja-General called for calm among the traders, assuring them that lawful measures would be taken to address the situation and restore normalcy.
“I want to appeal to all the traders of Ojuwoye Market to remain calm, as every lawful procedure required shall be explored to bring Mufuliat Adebunmi Abimbola and her accomplices to book,” the statement read.null
The market leader explained that the controversy began on December 6, last year, when Madam Mufuliat allegedly ordered miscreants to close the shop of a trader in the market, Mrs. Bola Okusanya, popularly known as O’baby. Related News
She said despite efforts to mediate, Madam Mufuliat reportedly refused to heed resolutions, making it difficult for Mrs. Okusanya to access her shop, which serves as her primary source of livelihood.
To alleviate the situation, the Iyaloja-General’s office reopened the shop on December 24, 2024. However, it was soon discovered that the shop had been vandalised and turned into what appeared to be a shrine.
“She conspired with touts and area boys to litter the shop with fetish materials and turn it into a shrine, complete with a masquerade rod and regalia, intending to intimidate Mrs. Bola,” she added.
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