Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has directed all High Chiefs promoted to the rank of Obaship in Ibadan to return to their former positions in order to avoid rancour and restore sanity to traditional institution of Ibadanland.
Governor Makinde made the statement when he paid a condolence visit to the family of Oba Adetunji who joined his ancestors few days ago.
The governor was well received by the wife of late monarch and other members of Oba Adetunji’s family at Popoyemoja Palace on Tuesday.
“Those using the excuse of Baba’s death to cause trouble all over town as to who deserves to be the next Olubadan, let me state it clearly, Ibadan traditional institution must revert to its original concept. This is the last time there will be a controversy on who should be the next Olubadan.
“As the government, I’m giving the assurance to every indigene and resident of Ibadan that what Kabiyesi, Oba Saliu Adetunji stood for is what I will carry through. Anyone who wants can key into it. I know Baba is watching us and will give us the support we need to do what is right and needful to protect the integrity and sanctity of the traditional institution of Ibadanland.”
No doubt, the decision of Governor Makinde has cleared road for emergence of Otun Olubadan, Lekan Balogun as 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
