A cross-section of Ikale Ilaje and Apoi people has risen against the self-styled controversial blogger, Oba Solomon

The self-styled king and pastor, whose mother is believed to be from Ajagba where he grew up has been the talk of the town for the past several weeks as he made controversial statements on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.

He described himself as superior to other pastors, sheiks, and imams and is known for spreading curses on the Internet and using lewd language. This made his popularity soar, hitting more than 10000 hits online on weekly basis.

A social commentator, Timilehin Ojueromi told Ikale News that Oba Solomon seems to be a comedian but that his language is so lewd that even in comedy such language is not allowed. He advised him to exercise more caution in the way he speaks.

Commenting on the man, mass communication student, Modupe Merotoun said “I have watched him severally on the Internet, especially on Facebook. He makes people laugh. But I really think he should not be saying some things.

Pastor Solomon Adesina told Ikale News that as much as Nigeria grants all citizens the right to freedom of speech, such should be used with responsibility. He added that his namesake is now widely known to be an Ikale citizen or Ilaje, “they see us as one and when you hear the kinds of things he does, it may be destroying our reputation as a people.

Grassroots politician, Isaac Eborukan (Keneboky) described the activities of Oba Solomon as “very embarrassing”. He added, “If he wants to be a comedian, he can do so. And if he wants to be a pastor, it is his legitimate right. But how can he be placing curses on people – old, young and old and even people in government. I think his mode of communication is very bad and knowing that this man is from Ikale is highly embarrassing. “

Oba Solomon appears to be highly bitter about poor political leadership at all levels in the land the widespread fraud being committed by some religious leaders.