In a move to reduce the crises arising from the Olubadan
stool, Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has taken a major step
towards the review of the Olubadan chieftaincy declaration and other related
chieftaincies in Ibadanland with the inauguration of a seven-man judicial
commission of inquiry.
The commission which is headed by a retired High Court
judge, Justice Akintunde Boade, was inaugurated in Ibadan, on Friday.
Other members of the commission are a retired permanent
secretary in the ministry of local government, Chief Onaolapo Ajibola; and the
state’s Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary in the ministry of justice,
Mr. Wasiu Gbadegesin.
Also on the list are Messrs Joseph Oladele, Paul Ayoola,
Ogunniyi Ogunjinmi, and Abiodun Adegbaye, while the Director of Chieftaincy
Matters in the ministry of justice, Mr. Olanrewaju Jaiyeola, will serve as the
secretary.
The committee has been given four weeks to submit its
report.
It was saddled with the responsibility of “reviewing the
existing requirements and qualification for ascendancy to the throne of
Olubadan, as well as to review the selection process of Olubadan from Otun and
Balogun lines.
“(It was also mandated) to look into the possibilities of
having more beaded crown Obas in Ibadanland, taken into consideration the
present size and population of the city.
“(The panel is also expected) to review the existing 1957
Declaration of Olubadan of Ibadanland in line with the proposed change in
chieftaincy institution in Ibadanland.”
Ajimobi while inaugurating the panel said that the review
was long overdue, considering the fact that the existing declaration made in
1957 was no longer in tune with the current reality and modern trend in
Yorubaland.
“The primary purpose of this commission is to facilitate the
development, modernisation and effectiveness of our traditional chieftaincy
system in Ibadanland in particular and across the state in general.
“Similar exercises will be instituted across the state in
order to create the enabling environment for active contribution of our
traditional institutions to the socio-economic development of our state.
“It is reassuring to note that the membership of this
commission is made up of people of an enviable track record of integrity,
patriotism and impeccable character who have excelled and continue to excel in
their respective fields of endeavour.”
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