“We decided to reconcile with ourselves in the interest of peace and unity in Ibadan land.” Nigeria
Seyi Makinde received a boost as the Olubadan high chiefs paid the 91-year-old monarch homage at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan palaceThe resolve of members of Olubadan-in-Council and Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji to sheath their swords and allow the court decide the legality or otherwise of the review of the 1959 Olubadan Chieftaincy laws that allowed High Chiefs to wear beaded crowns has calmed down some frayed nerves, yet the issue is still far from being resolved.
Olakulehin, a member of Olubadan-in-Council and Balogun of Ibadan land said: “Yes, we did not wear our crowns to the palace of Olubadan as a mark of respect to him, but celebrating with him does not mean the crisis has been finally resolved. “The current government is headed by a lawful and law-abiding man. He may or may not like it, but he will not disrespect the law. He recognises us.
Indeed, Ladoja, who was supposed to be one of the beneficiaries of the new law did not accept the crown from Ajimobi and steered clear of the mass coronation that saw 21 Chiefs wearing crowns on the same day. But the Ajimobi administration appealed the judgment and granted the new monarchs all the rights and privileges they deserved in deference to Olubadan’s stance. However, the new government is introducing another dimension to the matter, as Governor Seyi Makinde seems not interested in adopting legal means to resolve the impasse. Instead of fortifying the appeal instituted by his predecessor, he appealed to the Upper Court to allow the matter be resolved out of court.
Meanwhile, the family heads of Ibadan ruling dynasty, otherwise known as Mogajis, have described the attempt to withdraw the suit on the Ibadan 21 kings at the Court of Appeal and the request for out-of-court settlement by Governor Seyi Makinde as the best option to ensure peace and progress of Ibadan land.
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