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ADELEKE SPEAK ABOUT OBA JAILED IN US.
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A short, clear lead.
A United States court has jailed Oba Joseph Oloyede.
He is the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State.
The court gave him a long prison term.
The judge also ordered a large sum to be paid back.
The main fact — simple and plain
A U.S. federal judge sentenced Joseph Oloyede to 56 months in prison.
Fifty-six months is four years and eight months.
The judge also ordered three years of supervised release.
Oloyede must pay $4,408,543.38 in restitution.
How the U.S. case began
U.S. authorities say Oloyede led a plan to get COVID-19 relief loans that were not his to take.
Those loans were meant for small firms in need.
Prosecutors say his team filed false loan papers.
They say the false claims led to millions of dollars being paid out.
The plea and the court steps
Court records show Oloyede pleaded guilty before he was sentenced.
The plea came in the months before August 2025.
He admitted parts of the scheme in court filings.
What the U.S. lawyers say
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio handled the case.
Their statement lists the charges and the sums.
They describe the scheme as a plan to defraud pandemic aid programs.
Assets and the money trail
Court papers and local U.S. reports say some assets tied to the case were seized.
Reports name a home in Medina, Ohio, as linked to proceeds of the scheme.
The governor speaks — short and firm
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke reacted to the news.
He called the development ugly.
He told his team to act on the matter.
The governor asked the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to take steps.
Where the governor gave the order
Adeleke gave the instruction at a State Executive Council meeting.
State briefings and the information ministry carried his words.
Town leaders and the mood in Ipetumodu
Ipetumodu residents say they are shocked.
Some feel sad and betrayed.
Others ask that the stool be filled soon.
Some want calm and law to guide any move.
Calls to replace the stool — local push
A number of natives say the vacant stool should be filled.
They point to the need for a steady ruler.
They want the government to follow the law.
The legal path for a new king
State law and local customs govern chieftaincy matters.
When a ruler cannot serve, officials may open the stool.
The governor’s office and the chieftaincy ministry will guide the next steps.
Voices in the town — short quotes and notes
Some elders want mercy for the people.
Others want the rule of law.
Youth groups ask for calm and order.
How the U.S. sentence may affect the town
The monarch’s long absence will shift daily life.
Custom events may pause.
Disputes may grow if leaders act fast without care.
Many fear a split among kingmakers.
Timeline — the key dates (short)
- April 2024–2025: U.S. authorities investigate and charge those tied to the scheme.
- April 2025: Court filings show pleas in the case.
- Aug. 26, 2025: Judge Christopher A. Boyko handed down the sentence of 56 months and ordered restitution.
What the charge list includes
The court record lists several federal counts.
They include conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
They include money transaction counts tied to criminal gains.
They include false tax return counts.
Reaction from Nigerian media and outlets
Major Nigerian outlets ran the story.
They quoted the governor and town sources.
They named the court, the judge, and the dollar sums.
Reactions in the U.S. press
Local Ohio news outlets covered the sentence.
They gave details about the court hearing and the local links to the case.
Community leaders ask for process, not rush
Many calls stress due process.
Town elders want the law to guide action.
They do not want a rush that will stoke tension.
The wider lesson — short and real
Authorities in the U.S. say pandemic funds were for real firms.
They warn that stealing public aid will lead to charges.
They say investigators will follow money and paper trails.
What happens next to Oloyede
He will serve his time in a U.S. prison.
After release he will be watched on supervised release for three years.
He must also pay the court-ordered restitution.
What happens to the stool now
The stool stays vacant while process runs.
The state chieftaincy ministry will study the law.
The governor said officials must act and follow steps.
Risks for the town — short list
- Rival kingmakers may clash.
- Some groups may push quick selection.
- Others want careful checks.
State action aims to lower the risk.
Legal view — plain words
If a ruler is jailed, the state can act on the stool.
But the state must follow the rules in law.
Improper moves can lead to more court fights.
Social view — plain words
People need calm.
They need clear facts.
They need leaders who will keep peace.
A short note on names and facts
The U.S. Department of Justice gave the court details.
Nigerian papers and state briefings gave the local reaction.
We checked both sets of sources to write this story.
Why this matters
A local king is a symbol.
His fate can shape a town’s mood.
When a leader faces law abroad, the town must act with care.
Steps citizens can take — simple tips
Stay calm.
Watch for official word from the palace and the state.
Do not share unverified claims online.
If you have questions, ask the chieftaincy ministry.
Closing — short and clear
The case is now in the U.S. court system.
The man who wears the crown in Ipetumodu will be away for years.
The governor has told state officers to act.
The town must wait for lawful steps.
Sources: U.S. Department of Justice (Northern District of Ohio) press release on the sentencing; reports from The Guardian (Nigeria), The Punch, Vanguard, DailyTrust; and local Ohio news outlets.
