*says he stands on what late Olubadan decision on Ibadan traditional institution
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor,
, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Tuesday said Ibadan traditional institution must revert to its original concept.
Speaking during a condolence visit to the family of late Oba Saliu Adetunji, the governor declared that whoever is willing can key into it to preserve the integrity and the sanctity of Ibadan Traditional Institution.
Governor Makinde emphasized that he stands for what the late Olubadan Adetunji “stood for in his lifetime” and that ” is what I will enforce”.
“This is the last time such controversy on who will succeed any late Olubadan and who is not ripe for the throne will ever surface”, he said.
Speaking during a condolence visit to the family of late Oba Saliu Adetunji, the governor declared that whoever is willing can key into it to preserve the integrity and the sanctity of Ibadan Traditional Institution.
Governor Makinde emphasized that he stands for what the late Olubadan Adetunji “stood for in his lifetime” and that ” is what I will enforce”.
“This is the last time such controversy on who will succeed any late Olubadan and who is not ripe for the throne will ever surface”, he said.
Governor Makinde added, ” and as a government, I am giving the assurance to all indigenes and residents of Ibadan that what our late monarch stood for in his lifetime is what I will enforce”.
” Whoever is willing can key into it, I know baba is watching us and he will give us support to do what is right and acceptable to preserve the integrity and the sanctity of Ibadan Traditional Institution.”
He then appreciated the roles of the late Oba Adetunji towards in maintaining and sustaining peace in Ibadanland as well as for his commitment to the development of the ancient city.
