This, he said, will ensure speedy completion of appointment procedures and ensure the insulation of high chiefs from partisan politics as the father of all.
Governor Ajimobi spoke at the coronation ceremony of the 41st of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji (Aje Ogungunniso 1) at the Historic Mapo Hall.
He said, “Since royalty is service, the Oba is expected to be above board and become a rallying point for all citizens.
“He is the ruler of Ibadanland and symbol of Unity and final say on customary matters. The Olubadan is faced with the task of building peace.”
Presenting the certificate of office to the monarch, Ajimobi reminded the gathering that nobody can be qualified to be Olubadan if he is found to suffer from physical infirmity or declared to be a lunatic or unsound mind.
The Governor, who spoke on the legal tussle between the Seriki Chiefs and the kingmakers, noted that the chiefs law regulating the succession to the stool of Olubadan recognizes rotation to the stool between the Otun and Balogun lines, noting that the ascension to the throne is “strictly rotational.”
“The Choice of the new Olubadan from the Balogun line is customary, traditional, legal and satisfied all legal provisions without legal incumberances. The council having presented him, I now approve this appointment. He is now the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland. He is a famous business tycoon and music recording guru. He has discovered many talents across the music world.”
In his address, the new Olubadan asked for the creation of Ibadan International airport and Ibadan State.
The monarch said, “I beg Bola Tinubu as a key personality in this government to assist us in this regard.”
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