The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba
Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has declared that
none of the High
Chiefs in Ibadanland has the right to stop him in performing his roles.
Oba Adetunji noted that the
conferment of Agbakin Fiwajoye to the Minister for Communications, Barrister
Adebayo Shittu slated for tomorrow (Saturday) is unstoppable and irreversible.
The monarch in a statement by his
Director, Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Adeola Oloko on Friday said he does not
need the involvement and endorsement of any high chief to perform his role.
While reacting to a statement
credited to two High Chiefs on the proposed conferment of the honorary
chieftaincy titles on some individuals, the monarch
accused them of contradicting themselves in the media.
accused them of contradicting themselves in the media.
Oba Adetunji stated that there is
no rule and regulation that he has flouted by prescribing deserving individuals
for title conferment as the law that affirms Olubadan as the appointing
authority on chieftaincy matters is still in force and has not been repealed.
He therefore urged those
concerned to read the chieftaincy laws guiding the operations of Olubadan and
his chiefs thoroughly.
Olubadan also called the law
enforcement agents, particularly the police to rise up to the task of providing
the needed security to avoid the repeat of September 25, 2017 incident when
some yet to be identified gunmen invaded the palace during chieftaincy
installation.
He said “Secondly, a living
Olubadan does not only rule, he reigns and title conferment is his prerogative
according to Ibadan Native Customs and Traditions.
“Thirdly, we have stated for the
umpteenth time that while the Olubadan is a legal personality, the Olubadan
advisory council is not, as it is basically and advisory council without legal
instrument whatsoever.
“Advice by a council could either
be accepted or rejected. Giving the contemporary situation, the advice of the
council is not solicited.”
On the meeting of Oluwo of Iwo,
Oba Abdul Rasheed Akanbi with the Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi in
Ibadan on Wednesday, the Olubadan stressed that he would not in any way
compromise Ibadan customs and traditions, though he acknowledged that the Oluwo
visited him in his palace a while ago.
He stated that as the custodian
of the tradition and customs ofIbadan people, he would not come short of the
expectation of the people by legitimizing “mushroom crowns”.
Olubadan added that since the
matter is before the court of competent jurisdiction, he would not want to say
much than to thank all the royal fathers and other stakeholders initiating
peace moves.
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