The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has enjoined the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enact laws to make traditional rulers relevant and regain their lost dignity.
Olakulehin made the appeal while receiving the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege 111 at his palace in Oke Aremo Ibadan on Tuesday. The event was witnessed by Asipa Olubadan , Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan , Oba Amidu Ajibade, Ekerin Balogun, High Chief, Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin and Ekaarun Balogun, High Chief Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli. Others are the Aare Ago of Ogbomosoland, High Chief S.S.
'I know that traditional rulers have roles to play in the society, even before the colonial era, I will ensure that there is unity, cooperation and preservation of our cultural values among the traditional rulers in the state. 'I want the federal government to enact laws that will allow traditional rulers relevant and regain their lost glory in the country. Traditional rulers are the closest to the people'.
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