Nollywood Actor Goriola Hassan Risks Arrest as he Parades Himself As Oba of Imobi

Nollywood Actor Goriola Hassan Risks Arrest as he Parades Himself As Oba of Imobi

  • Film producer Goriola Hassan has been summoned to appear before the Ogun Assembly of Chieftaincy Affairs
  • The Nollywood actor had, in January, shared a video showing that he was indeed chosen by the oracle of the land
  • Recent reports, however, proved that the actor's ascension to the throne was not widely accepted by all

Popular Nollywood actor and producer Goriola Hassan is in trouble for parading himself as the Oba of Imobi in Ijebu, Ogun state.

Daily Post reported that the actor had failed to honour an invitation by the Ogun Assembly of Chieftaincy Affairs.

Goriola Hassan
Actor Goriola Hassan may be in trouble for parading himself as Oba of Imobi Photos: @hrmimobikingdom
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Actor Goriola Hassan gets summoned

The Nation reported that Goriola has been summoned to appear before the assembly on August 17, or he would be arrested.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that the actor shared a video that captured the moment chiefs of the town made an Ifa consultation to ascertain if he is the right candidate.

It was, however, gathered that a group of youths from the community wrote a petition against the actor about his claim to the throne.

A scroll through his Instagram page shows that the actor shares photos of himself in white outfits and some of his daily activities as the King of Imobi. His IG handle also says that he is the royal majesty of the community.

Goriola has also been spotted with some elderly people assumed to be some of the elders of the community.

Check out some photos below:

The actor has been warned to stop parading himself as a traditional ruler in Imobi.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that the winner of the Lockdown edition received the title of the Akeweje of Ipokia kingdom, in Ogun state.

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According to reports, the event took place on Sunday, January 3, at the 2021 Opo Day celebration held at the District High School, Ipokia.

The title was given to the reality star and rapper by the Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Yisa Adesola Olaniyan who described the singer as a good ambassador to Ipokia and a positive inspiration to all Nigerian youths.

Laycon appreciated the monarch, Ipokia indigenes and the youths for standing by him throughout his stay at the BBNaija house. He promised to stand by the youths and everything that would contribute to their development.

Source: Legit.ng

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