Traditional rulers in Ogun State have solicited partnership with government in the appointment, upgrading and disciplining of members of the state council of obas.
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, made the plea in Abeokuta at a stakeholder’s forum organised by the Ogun State House of Assembly on a bill to amend the State Council of Obas’ Law 2006.
Adetona, who was represented by the Dagburewe of Idowa, Ijebuland, Oba Yinusa Adekoya, said paramount rulers of the four divisions in the state should be involved in decisions affecting the traditional institution.
“Before any decision is taken by the executive, the paramount rulers must be informed because they know the history and locality of all Obas in the divisions,’’ he said.
The Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adeniyi Sonariwo, represented by the Odofin of Sanyindo, Sagamu, Oba Lasisi Gisanrin, said there was urgent need for the amendment of the council’s law.
Sonariwo commended Governor Ibikunle Amosun for a well drafted bill, saying that the amendment was timely.
The traditional ruler said that the opinions of the traditional rulers would help to avoid the mistakes made by previous administrations.
Earlier, the Speaker of Ogun Assembly, Mr Suraj Adekunbi, had assured stakeholders that the bill would guarantee harmony and peaceful succession through rotation.
He added that it would also guarantee hierarchy in the ascension to leadership of the traditional councils.
“The bill will equally provide an avenue for our traditional fathers to have a say in the governance of the state,’’ he said.
Culled from http://tribune.com.ng
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