Osun NNPP Chair Demands Speaker Egbedun’s Resignation Over Alleged Verbal Attack on Monarch
The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, has called for the resignation of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, following an alleged verbal assault on a traditional ruler, Oba Oyewale Olasunkanmi Isaac, the Alashi of Ashi.
In a widely circulated audio clip that recently surfaced online, Speaker Egbedun was reportedly heard hurling abusive and unprintable words at the monarch. More disturbingly, he allegedly threatened to depose Oba Isaac and vowed to invoke the wrath of Ogun—the Yoruba deity of iron—promising that the god would “swim in the king’s blood” should the monarch dare to visit Ashi again.
The audio has triggered widespread outrage, sparking heated debates and condemnation across social media platforms. Reacting to the perceived threat to his life, the traditional ruler has formally petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Zone IX, seeking immediate intervention and protection.
Responding to the controversy, Speaker Egbedun did not deny the voice in the audio. Instead, he admitted to making the call, claiming he was provoked by what he termed a “threat of further violence” allegedly orchestrated by the monarch.
However, Dr. Odeyemi dismissed the Speaker’s justification as both untenable and unbecoming of someone occupying such a high legislative office. He insisted that no provocation could warrant such inflammatory and degrading remarks from a public official, particularly toward a respected traditional leader.
“It is disgraceful and highly irresponsible for the third-highest-ranking official in the state to resort to gutter language, let alone directing such to a revered monarch,” Odeyemi stated. “When I first listened to the audio, I found it so shocking that I believed his phone had been cloned. But upon reading his official response confirming that he indeed made the call, I was deeply disappointed.”
The NNPP chairman further emphasized that Egbedun should have pursued proper legal or administrative channels to address any grievances he had with the monarch, rather than resorting to “insolent and childish behavior” unbecoming of his office.
“No matter what the Alashi may have done, there are due processes available to handle such issues. Resorting to personal threats and profanity only shows a lack of decorum and maturity,” he added.
Dr. Odeyemi concluded by urging Speaker Egbedun to show respect for traditional institutions, especially considering their cultural and historical significance. “Even if he lacks personal regard for his own town’s monarch, as a Yoruba man, he should at least respect the sacredness of the royal stool, which is a symbol of heritage and continuity—unlike political offices which are transient.”