Revert to High Chief status— Makinde tells Lekan Balogun, others

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has asked Lekan Balogun and other high chiefs who were promoted to Obaship status to revert to their former positions, Mouthpiece NGR reports. 

Makinde issued this statement during a condolence visit to the family of late Oba Saliu Adetunji who died January 2nd, 2022.

According to him, “those using the excuse of Baba’s death to cause trouble all over town as to who deserves to be the next Olubadan, let me state it clearly, Ibadan traditional institution must revert to its original concept. This is the last time there will be a controversy on who should be the next Olubadan.

“As the government, I’m giving the assurance to every indigene and resident of Ibadan that what Kabiyesi, Oba Saliu Adetunji stood for is what I will carry through. Anyone who wants can key into it. I know Baba is watching us and will give us the support we need to do what is right and needful to protect the integrity and sanctity of the traditional institution of Ibadanland.”