The Vice President, Prof. Yemi
Osinbajo has stated that traditional rulers play vital roles in ensuring peace
and security across Nigeria.
Osinbajo said traditional rulers
must continue to ensure peace for the “continued stability in the polity”.
He made this remark during a
courtesy visit at the palace of the Emir of Keffi, Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusu III,
in Nasarawa State, yesterday, as contained in a statement by his spokesperson,
Laolu Akande.
The Vice President noted that
traditional rulers have earned their place as mediators in many aspects of
national life and proved that they are important in the scheme of things.
He said, “Regarding the matter of
the constitutional role of traditional rulers l happened to take the view also
that there should be a much more defined role, whether that law is
constitutional or merely by legislation.
“But l believe that traditional
rulership in our country have earned their place as arbiters in so many
different ways, in security and justice at the local level and even
politically.
“I think it is an issue we ought
to deliberate more upon and reach some kind of acceptable conclusion. And l
feel very strongly that there should be a role, legal and constitutional role,
for traditional rulers when it comes to that.
“I think it’s a very good idea
and l believe that for the peace and security of our country, the respect and
regards for traditional institutions must continue, and that has accounted for
the stability of our polity for so many years.
“Keffi is our neighbour in Abuja
and Keffi has maintained good neighbourliness by ensuring peace and security at
all times and l can assure your Royal Highness that we are very prepared and
willing to give all that you have asked.”
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