See 7 Notable Nigerian Kings That Have Been Impeached Out Of Their Throne (No. 3 Will Shock You)

Posted by E.L.E.X on March 10 2020 under News

Hi guys,

The colonial masters crippled the Monarchs by removing their power and making them answer to the governors of their state. Quite a number of Kings have been removed by politicians.

Below are some notable ones

1. Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Adeyemi Adeniran

Chief Obafemi Awolowo was the then Political leader of the Western region was no fan of the Alaafin who had 200 wives.

The king was in bed with NCNC, an opposition party to Awolowo’s Action Group. He was dethroned by Awolowo in 1955.

2. Ojuromi Of Uromi

The Edo State Governor at the time, Adams Oshiomhole, dethroned the Ojuromi of Uromi in 2016.

The king was initially suspended for harassing a woman during the 2016 elections. He was also alleged to have been canvassing for votes against Governor Oshiomhole.

3. Oba Of Benin, Ovonramwen

In 1897, Oba of Benin, Ovonramwen was exiled to Calabar with the two of his wives, Queen Egbe and Queen Aighobahi.

The then Oba died in Calabar around the turn of the new year in 1914.

Ovonramwen was eventually buried in the grounds of the royal palace in Benin City.

4. Deji Of Akure

After four years of reign, Oba Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina was removed by the traditional council of kingmakers, the same body that installed him King in 2005.

The Deji of Akure was dethroned because the then king brought disgrace to the throne, the council said.

5. Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki

He was dethroned after 8 years of rule. Attahiru Bafarawa, the then Governor of Sokoto who was an Abacha ally dethroned the Then Sultan.

He was tricked to a meeting with the governor and he was locked up in a hall with his entourage and his palace taken over by mobile police.

The military government accused Dasuki of unauthorized travels, interference in government affairs, inviting foreign guests without permission, lack of respect for government, misappropriation of funds, among others.