Our political leaders at some point were so
afraid … – Ooni

*Demands return of constitutional recognition of
monarchs
By Charles Kumolu
Lagos —THE Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan
Ogunwusi, yesterday examined the role of
traditional institutions in Nigeria within the
context of nation building and said the non-
provision of defined duties for traditional rulers in
the 1999 constitution had been detrimental
national development.
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
He also warned against the politicisation of
traditional stools, noting that such could only
engender disharmony instead of national
cohesion.
The monarch, who spoke in Lagos at the
2015/2016 annual lecture of the School of Post
Graduate Studies, University of Lagos, UNILAG,
and launching of Post Graduate Trust Fund,
urged traditional rulers to consider their position
as a divine calling to serve beyond their
respective domain.
Those at the event, where the custodian of
Yoruba culture spoke, included the Vice
Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Rahamon Bello;
Pioneer Managing Director of Guarantee Trust
Bank, Mr. Fola Adeola; Dean School of Post
Graduate Studies, Professor Solomon Akinboye;
General Manager/Editor-in-Chief of Vanguard
Newspapers, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, Professor
Oyelowo Oyewo and President, Ife Development
Board, Prof Muib Opeloye.
There was also a sizeable presence of principal
officers of the institution, academic staff,
students and other members of the public.
At the lecture, which the Ooni graced with his
wife, Olori Wuraola, the monarch, who was the
guest speaker, noted that the traditional
institution should be in the vanguard of re-
enthronement of value system in Nigeria.
Speaking on the theme: Redefining the Role of
Traditional Institutions for National Development,
he argued that the call for constitutional roles for
the traditional institution should not be mistaken
for politicisation, warning that a politicised
traditional leadership would only undermine
nation building efforts.
According to him: ‘The role of traditional leaders
in nation building did not start today. It has
always been part of our existence globally. Every
government in the world needs traditional
leadership to survive. Traditional leadership is
very pivotal to nation building. The leaders are
close to their people, they understand their
people more than the government. It has been
part of our constitution, it was taken away and
my prayer is that at some point, it will be
brought back.''
‘’We, the leaders are to lead by example. Our
political leaders at some point were so afraid,
and that is the reason why it was taken out of
our constitution. So, many of our ancestors
misused the absolute powers of their era, but
that should not be the case now. Traditional
leaders should lead by example. We should
practice what we preach. I remember that there
are so many traditional rulers, who were
dethroned. But this time, we will lead by
example, we will bring our tradition and culture
back to life. And we will show it to the entire
world that indeed, we can work together with the
government to make Nigeria a better place.
‘’Traditional institutions are very important
because they have been there from time
immemorial, people look up to the traditional
institutions to resolve a lot of issues. It is
because of the honour and respect that the
office is being accorded that made the
institution to have survived for ages. I will give
you an example. It was the local vigilante which
is a product of the traditional institution that was
able to identify the recently rescued Chibok girl.
That shows how close the traditional institution
is close to the people. No one can know your
home better than you do.

cc lalasticlala Dominique
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/dont-politicise-traditional-institution-ooni/

is high time the traditional rulers sat up and do the needful

yeah who doesn't know the waste leaders are cowards

iaamxavier:
yeah who doesn't know the waste leaders are cowards

Why so hard men

They are our leaders for Respect's sake

iaamxavier:
yeah who doesn't know the waste leaders are cowards

And mention one leader in the yeast that is greater than this man. ****

specialadviser5:
And mention one leader in the yeast that is greater than this man. ****

Lol u mean ur half baked ooni ? abeg Dont let me pee on my body bcuz I'll name abouhh 100 for u

all this waste kings always been coward