+ Ajimobi's in-law Kola Daisi; Ex-Oyo governor Rashidi Ladoja; 7 others affected



The Oyo State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Olubadan-In-Council to reverse the promotion of Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Senator Lekan Balogun and seven other high chiefs or face sanctions. Recall last Friday, nine traditional chieftaincy title holders were promoted by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1.





They are: High Chief Saliu A.O. Adetunji, who was promoted from Otun Balogun to Balogun of Ibadanland; High Chief Sen. Lekan Balogun, formerly the Osi Olubadan now installed as the Otun Olubadan; High Chief Akinloye Olakulehin who moved from the Osi Balogun to the Otun Balogun rank; High Chief Senator Rashidi Ladoja was promoted from Ashipa Olubadan to Osi Olubadan and High Chief Dr Olufemi Olaifa who was also promoted from Ashipa Balogun to Osi Balogun of Ibadanland.





Others are High Chief Sir Eddy Oyewole who was the Ekerin Olubadan now the Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland; High Chief Tajudeen Abimbola formerly the Ekerin Balogun now Ashipa Balogun of Ibadan; High Chief Kola Daisi who was moved from the Ekarun Olubadan to the Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadanland and High Chief Solomom A. Adabale, who was promoted from the Ekarun Balogun to the Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland.





Following this promotion, the government, in a statement entitled: “The Illegal Elevation of Nine High Chiefs in Ibadanland: The Position of the Oyo State Government” yesterday expressed disappointment with the January 1 elevation of the high chiefs and ordered a reversal on the grounds of violation the relevant chieftaincy laws guiding such promotions. The statement, signed by the Director, Chieftaincy Matters, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Zaccheaus Jayeola, faulted the promotion which it said was done without the mandatory approval of the government.



The statement reads in part:





“Government has observed with dismay and utter disappointment the recent ‘elevation’ of nine Ibadan High Chiefs by the Olubadan-in-Council without the mandatory approval of the Government of Oyo State. Government, as required under the Law, stated its position on the procedures for the elevation in its Public Service Announcement of 31st December 2015 and its letter to the OLUBADAN-IN-COUNCIL. The letter was duly acknowledged by the Olubadan’s Private secretary.



“It is to be noted for the avoidance of doubt that since the inception of the present administration, Government has resisted, as a matter of policy, any attempt to be lured into religious, chieftaincy and labour union leadership and other contentious issues. This is in order to maintain its neutrality, ensure fairness, justice and respect for the rule of law. Government will always uphold the sanctity of the rule of law and would neither encourage nor condone any tradition or peculiar culture of illegality, impunity, disregard and/or disrespect to constituted authority. Instead, it has concentrated on its avowed mission on the peace, safety of lives and property, security, welfare and empowerment of the people, infrastructural development, employment generation and urban renewal, among others, to make life more abundant for the teeming populace of the State. It is in view of the foregoing that Government notes and states as follows:



(i) Government’s suspicion and ardent belief are that the recent purported elevation could not have received the blessing of our highly revered father and traditional ruler, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. He is reputed to be a forthright and foremost traditional ruler with an enviable track record of achievements and a firm believer in due process as well as a respecter of the rule of law.


(ii) It is for this same reason that the Olubadan of Ibadanland expectedly wrote an earlier letter requesting the Governor’s due approval for the elevation of the nine (9) High Chiefs in accordance with the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Oyo State Chiefs Law.


(iii) As a firm believer in the sacredness of tradition, His Royal Majesty had earlier cautioned and warned against politicising the Olubadan chieftaincy institution.


(iv) Otherwise, what could have been the reason behind the hasty elevation without observing due process, which Government is duly complying with?

(v) While the Government does not have any objection to the proposed elevation nor its beneficiaries, it is however insisting on due process and lawful procedure which had not been followed in the past.


(vi) The appointment and or elevation of deserving persons into the Stool of Part II Chieftaincies can only be made on the approval of His Excellency, the Governor as prescribed by the provision of Chiefs Laws, Cap 28 Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria 2000, whilst the Olubadan is the consenting authority.


(vii) On the receipt of the application for the elevation of the Chiefs, His Excellency, the Governor, applying Section 14(2) of the Chiefs Law, referred their names for the mandatory security checks by the Department of Security Services and mandated the candidates to, on their own, provide their certificates of medical status from a Government secondary health institution.

(viii) The status of the due process being carried out by Government was conveyed to the Olubadan via the Ibadan South East Local Government which was duly acknowledged by the Olubadan’s Private Secretary, in addition to the Government’s Public Service Announcement of Thursday, 31/12/15 relaying same.

(ix) To further reiterate the legal provision on the issue,

Sections 21 and 26 of the Chiefs Laws stipulate relevant sanctions against whoever contravenes the provisions of the Law.

(x) Apparently, the actions taken on the elevation of the chiefs as widely publicized is illegal. Moreso, when the Olubadan as the consenting authority had already commenced the due process by seeking the approval of the Governor for the appointment/elevation as prescribed by Law.

“Consequently, Government directs that the organisers and the beneficiaries to reverse the purported elevation WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THIS PUBLICATION, failing which appropriate sanctions will be invoked under sections 21 and 26 of the Chiefs Laws, Cap 28, Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The case of Ashekoya vs. Olawumi (1962) 1 All NLR 125 is instructive”


Meanwhile newly-installed Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Dr Olufemi Olaifa told newsmen shortly after the promotion ceremony at Monatan, Oba Odulana’s palace that presentation of security and health certificate of chiefs was alien to the culture and tradition of the town. He said the council was not aware of the letter by the state government directing that the Chiefs should submit themselves to security and health check as well as its December 31 media statement publicizing the directive.



http://dawntodusknews.com/gov-abiola-ajimobi-dares-olubadan-of-ibadan/

Although this isn't my first time to be the FTC, it seems there is no fun in it if you don't scream FTC. So....
















Yay!!! FTC!!!
still don't feel any thrill though.

Back to the topic

Like I give a rat's àss about what happens between the Governor and the mornach.

That gap toothed thieve must not dare my esteemed traditional council in d name of settling political scores with Ladoja, because i don't know why every bad tins happens first with his government.

God bless our tradition
God bless our culture
God bless our democracy
May God bless us all

fistonati:
That gap toothed thieve must not dare my esteemed traditional council in d name of settling political scores with Ladoja, because i don't know why every bad tins happens first with his government.

God bless our tradition
God bless our culture
God bless our democracy
May God bless us all

Leave that f00l

Its Ladoja and akala that gave him free ticket by dividing their votes


He will understand that

"olubadan kin shey babanla anybody even to'lubadan ba wo knicker "

Mr Ajimobi get back to work since May 29 nothing to show that oyo state still have governor...

What is Ajimobi's business with whoever the Olubadan decides to make a chief?
Abi na jealousy dey worry am?

Traditional matters should be under customary laws, not civil laws.

This promotion, in substance, is outside of the sphere of influence or the jurisdiction of the Governor.

How does the elevation affect the task of diversifying Oyo state? Ajimobi should face front and stop looking for distractions!

Ajimobi again...
Face Oyo state and leave Olubadan alone.As if you don't understand the 'Ibadan tradition',the death of any Chief will lead to promotion of others or why do you think they are called 'Omo agboti ku yo' meaning the child who heard about death and he's happy.

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HE CONCERN HIM WELL WELL IF I MAY ASK WHO MAYBE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ENTITLEMENT? OR YOU THINK OLUBADAN MAYBE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT?

Haa, Ajimobi fe doju ti Oriade! D oba is supposed 2 be alase ekeji orisha now

These man is just looking for unnecessary trouble

ok

Am not saying much, it sounds like juju fighting juju. I saw the name of the state didn't care to read again.

End Time Governor fighting Uwa Mmebi Olubadan..

When their fight crash Dollar make person Holla me...

some chiefs got promoted ..what's the big deal

Needless squabbles

Needless shii

Ajimobi is just a nemesis to ladoja ladoja gba fun oga eh

AJIMOBI is now looking for trouble, does he think he can bring APC attitude into traditional affairs.

Ok

Opolo e o ni ku

Vibra:
Ajimobi again...
Face Oyo state and leave Olubadan alone.As if you don't understand the 'Ibadan tradition',the death of any Chief will lead to promotion of others or why do you think they are called 'Omo agboti ku yo' meaning the child who heard about death and his happy.

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The Yorubas are now losing it. The once revered tribe which holds her traditional institution to high esteem are now the once going against the grain to spite thesame institution...
...Akiolu; Mr Lagoon, be warned because your kinsmen are coming after you.