New Alaafin Of Oyo: 9 Ruling Houses Warn Gov Makinde To Tread Cautiously
Nine out of the eleven royal families in Oyo town have warned Governor Seyi Makinde to tread cautiously and avoid taking any step with regard to filling the vacant Oyo throne until the ongoing court case is concluded.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned Prince Afolabi Adesina from the Adeitan royal family, who spoke on behalf of the nine ruling houses, said this during the press conference held by the royal families in question in Oyo town.
The Oyo throne had become vacant sequel to the passing of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on April 23, 2022.
The nine royal families have urged the governor to follow due process and ensure equity, fairness and justice in the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo.
They complained of being marginalized in the appointment and selections process of the Alaafin over the years, adding that the Agunloye Family and Alowolodu Family out of the eleven families in the Atiba lineage have continued to produce Alaafin for years now without allowing others to enjoy such a privilege.
The nine royal families were represented by Prince Adesina Afolabi (Adeitan family), Prince Lamola Olanite (Olanite family), Prince Nureni Taiwo (Tella Agbojulogun family), Prince Remi Azeez (Tella Okitipapa family), Prince Raji Adediran (Adediran Ese Apata family) , Prince Muftau Adejare Adesokan (Adesokan Baba Idode family), Prince Adesiyan (Adesiyan family) Prince Bello Rasheed (Abidekun family) and Prince Agboin Adelabu Adelabu Baba Ibadan family.
‘We are using this opportunity to thank the governor for his commitment to promoting good governance, transparency and accountability in our state. We urge him to continue to prioritize the well-being of the people and always uphold the rule of law in all matters.
In essence, the request is for the Governor of Oyo state to refrain from taking any further action regarding the selection of a new Alaafin until the court case that has been filed against the chieftaincy declaration of the Alaafin is resolved’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com
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