Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed that the Olubadan traditional system and its unique succession process remain sacrosanct and must be preserved.
The governor made this declaration on Friday at the Mapo Hall Arcade, Ibadan, during the coronation and official presentation of the staff and instruments of office to the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I.
Makinde noted that all challenges that had trailed the Olubadan Chieftaincy System in recent years had been resolved, while expressing optimism that the reign of Oba Ladoja would usher in peace, progress, and development for Ibadanland.
Quoting the provisions of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State, the governor officially presented the staff of office to the new monarch in the presence of dignitaries, including the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He declared:
“In front of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is here with us to celebrate this coronation and presentation of staff of office, I, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State of Nigeria, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Subsections 1 and 2 of Section 20 of the Chiefs Law, Cap 28, Volume 1, Laws of Oyo State, Nigeria 2000, and by virtue of all other powers enabling in that behalf, hereby present the staff of office to Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I.”
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