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Timi of Edeland Clarifies Viral Video with Emir of Ilorin

The Palace of the Timi of Edeland, Oba Munirudeen Adeshola Lawal, has addressed the controversy surrounding a viral video showing the monarch greeting the Emir of Ilorin, Sulu Gambari, on bended knees.
In a statement by the Timi’s Media Assistant, Tijani Abdulraheem Adekilekun, the gesture was described as an act of respect in line with Yoruba customs, rather than a diminishment of the Timi’s throne.
“The Timi of Edeland bent to exchange pleasantries with the Emir due to the latter’s inability to stand, possibly because of age or health-related reasons,” the statement clarified.
The palace explained that the Emir remained seated while greeting all guests at the event, including Oba Lawal. The video, which has sparked widespread commentary, was said to have been misconstrued by viewers unfamiliar with the cultural context.
The palace emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity and called for restraint in public discussions, urging respect for Yoruba traditions and customs.
Oba Lawal remains a respected figure in Yorubaland, and the palace reassured the public that his actions were consistent with traditional values. They also expressed gratitude for the support of the people and encouraged a focus on unity and respect for cultural heritage.
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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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