By the Admin
Heritagenewsng reports that there may yet be another controversy over the Chieftaincy tussle in Ibadan, Oyo State as Governor Seyi Makinde, has directed Chief Lekan Balogun and other high chiefs who were promoted to Obaship status by the former governor of the state in a controversial manner to revert to their former positions.
The Monarchs are to revert back to their former positions as ordinary high chiefs which were their positions before they were promoted as Oba.
Makinde, who spoke on the controversy surrounding who succeeds Oba Saliu Adetunji, who died January 2nd, 2022 for the first, made this known during a condolence visit to the family monarch.
According to him, “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.” Makinde stated.