The Ilaho Royal Household has issued a rejoinder to allegations made by Chief Mutiu Ajibade McGregor, the Borokini of Ilaho Kingdom, over the use of the family’s ancestral home as the official palace.
In its response, the palace dismissed the claims as an attempt by the accuser to seek a “soft landing” in light of his own pending case before the authorities. Palace representatives insisted that the narrative being circulated was deliberately skewed to portray Chief Mutiu as a victim, while ignoring the facts of the matter.
- The palace maintained that the property was lawfully acquired by the late father of King Olusegun Alexander McGregor and has long been recognized as the royal seat of the kingdom.
- Allegations of assault and threats were described as “baseless fabrications” aimed at swaying public opinion.
- Claims that the queen converted parts of the house into a shrine were also rejected, with the palace calling them “unfounded and mischievous.”
Officials emphasized that Chief Mutiu is currently facing a pending case, and accused him of attempting to manipulate public sentiment to shield himself from accountability.
“The palace remains committed to peace, fairness, and respect for tradition,” the rejoinder stated, urging community members not to be misled by what it described as distortions of the truth.
Community leaders have continued to call for calm and dialogue, stressing the need for a resolution that protects both family rights and the harmony of Ilaho Kingdom.
