BREAKING: Makinde breaks silence on Olubadan stool, gives fresh update

BREAKING: Makinde breaks silence on Olubadan stool, gives fresh update

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has said there is no rancour whatsoever on the Olubadan Chieftaincy laws in the State.

He warned those whose stock in trade is to fan the embers of discord to desist in the interest of the State.

Makinde spoke while playing host to Muslim faithful who are members of his cabinet and other top government functionaries at his Ikolaba residence.

The Governor also said he was yet to receive any official communication from the Olubadan-in-Council on nomination for the stool.

He wondered why some people were focusing on things that divide the State along traditional lines, saying there’s no place for that under his watch.

The Governor cautioned those whose agenda is to cause crises over Olubadan Stool to desist from such acts.

However,  Oba Ajibola, the Otun Balogun of Ibadan while addressing journalists, said, “Why the hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with the Ibadan people.

“I am his second-in-command, I’m his lieutenant. He has not called me to say, ‘My Otun, I’m back. So, tell your people. And when are you seeing me?’ They are just forcing him because of their selfish interest.”

Speaking on the meeting held at the private residence of Chief Bode Amoo in the Agodi Government Reserved Area in Ibadan, on Monday, Oba Ajibola said, “They said we called a meeting and we have endorsed him (Olakulehin). I’m not part of that. I’ve told them my mind that I won’t be part of that illegality. We know Baba Olakulehin is the next Olubadan, but let us allow him to get well.

“Has anybody seen him since last Friday? Those who went there after Friday were unable to see him. They are forcing this man. We should allow him to get well.”

He maintained that Oba Olakulehin was packaged last Friday to deceive the people to achieve personal gains.

“You journalists too should go and interview him (Olakulehin). You should remember during the time of Oba Balogun, he was in Mapo and debunked the rumour that he was blind and deaf. Olakulehin is being packaged. He cannot recognise anybody. Where has he spoken? Who did he speak to? Even those (crowned obas) who went there just sat down.

“They didn’t say anything. We know he is our leader and they told me before visiting him last Friday but I told them Baba has not called me. I wish the best for Ibadan, but let’s follow due process. That’s what we are saying,” he insisted.

“Those who went there, even the lawyer said they didn’t see him. So, this is not about nomination. Allow this man to get well. Let him be physically fit. No law says if you don’t nominate Oba in Ibadan before 21 days, you won’t nominate Oba again in Ibadan or that’s the end of the world.

“The governor has a say. He is the custodian of the law. He is the chief executive of this state. I’ve asked them why they are in haste. They came here and I told them, why are you rushing this man? I said the man is not okay now.”