Chairperson of Epe Local Council of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has suspended the installation of the new Olu of Epe as two individuals are currently laying claim to the stool.

Animashaun, who also suspended all Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and Jumat prayers in the council’s central mosque and Eid ground, made this known in a letter addressed to the community’s Grand Chief Imam, yesterday.

According to her, after the demise of the immediate Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Adewale, two popular chiefs in the community, Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji, have been parading themselves as the successor.

The council’s chairperson said her decision was to forestall security issues, as well as unforeseen circumstances that might arise from the followers of the two self-acclaimed monarchs.

The statement read: “Sequel to the dual installation of the new Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom on June 2, 2025, which is legally null and void as a result of the recent passing of the immediate Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Adewale, I am writing to inform your office that High Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and High Chief Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji, both parading themselves as the newly installed Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, are hereby suspended till further hearing from the authorities.

“Due to the unforeseen circumstances, security concerns, public health issues and all, the Eid el-Kabir (Ileya) and Jumat services celebration are hereby cancelled at the First Epe Central Mosque, Oke Balogun and Eid Ground at Eid Street, Oke Balogun Epe, respectively.
“Further updates will be communicated on the above subject.”