Governor Makinde withdraws crowns from 21 Ibadan ‘kings’ who were elevated by Ajimobi

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Governor?Makinde withdraws crowns from 21 Ibadan ?kings? who were elevated by Ajimobi

The lingering crises between the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Saliu Adetunji, and his High chiefs was put to rest on Tuesday, November 19th when the state government withdrew their crowns as part of the condition to settle out of court.

 

The Olubadan and some of his chiefs, among whom are the Otun Olubadan, Lekan Balogun, Balogun of Ibadan land, Owolabi Olakulehin and others who are also members of the Olubadan-In-Council had in the last two years been engaged in a conflict.  

 

The crisis reached its peak in August 2017 when the immediate past governor, Abiola Ajimobi, presented staffs of office to about 21 chiefs who were promoted to the status of kings. Eminent personalities, indigenes of Ibadan, clubs and societies in the ancient city including former President Olusegun Obasanjo had tried to wade into the conflict but were unsuccessful.

 

The crisis was, however, laid to rest when Ajimobi’s successor, Seyi Makinde, withdrew the crowns of the officials as part of the…



Source: Linda Ikeji