Yoruba traditional worshippers threaten mass protest over moves to modernise installation of Obas
DAILY POST reported last week that the Ogun State Traditional Rulers Bill 2020, was on TuesdayThe bill, it was learnt, is to allow the installation of a new monarch in accordance with his religion, while also giving an Oba the right to be buried according to his faith.
According to the statement made available to DAILY POST, they stressed that the action of the Assembly members may not be unconnected with the fact that Governor Dapo Abiodun is a Christian, saying, “This misadventure and poli-drama is indeed a big slap against Is’eese .
They said: “It is absolutely unacceptable to see our tradition being blazingly desecrated by politicians, whose span of tenure are limited, while our Obaship stool remains eternal. “Amotekun remains a thing of joy generally acceptable to all Yorubas because of the efficacy of our traditional heritage and norms, hence our strong belief in the value and respect the Obaship stool commands. Whereas, if the Ogun led bill succeeds, tomorrow, a non-Yoruba “atohunrinwa” who has money, can buy Obaship stool for 10kobo or N10million, depending on the highest bidder.
“We are aware how some Obaship stool and crowns are ridiculously reduced in class and posture to a mere face-cap.
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