By Ola Ajayi
IBADAN—THERE appears to be a crack within the rank of the new kings promoted by the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi as a majority of them again boycotted the reconciliation meeting held at the Popoyemoja palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, yesterday.
The meeting, which was adjourned the penultimate week, was fixed for yesterday to further strengthen the process that would bring the feuding sides together.
The Olubadan and a former governor in the state, Senator Rashidi Ladoja are not comfortable with the process leading to the promotion of the kings while about eight promoted kings in the Olubadan in council commended the government for giving Ibadan its deserved dignity.
Those who attended yesterday’s peace meeting, held behind a closed door, are Oba Lekan Balogun, Oba Amidu Ajibade and High Chief Rashidi Ladoja.
Those absent at the meeting include Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Oba Eddy Oyewole, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi,…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
