The Oyo State Governor Egnr Seyi Makinde has declared that he has no preferred candidate for the position of Alaafin but reiterated his commitment to approve a benefiting Monarch to occupy an enviable of Alaafin of Oyo through due process
The Oyo state commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy Matters Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola made this known during his message delivered on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde during the presentation of instruments and staff of office to the Newly Elevated Part 3(Minor ) Chieftaincy to Part 2 Recognized Chieftaincies in 3 local governments in Oyo town.
The Governor who spoke through Hon Olusegun Olayiwola charged newly elevated Chiefs to work closely with the state government to ensure safety of their respective communities.
While soliciting the continuous support of the people of Oyo for the Seyi Makinde led administration the Commissioner said the government has no anointed candidate for the position of Alaafin but committed to install a befitting monarch for the town
” Today another History was made in Oyo town has Governor Seyi Makinde granted the requests made by the people of Oyo to elevate the Chiefs from part 3 to Part 2 Recognized Chieftaincies in the 3 local government in Oyo town. This upgrade not only brings honour to their communities but also serves as a testament to our government’s continued support for our cultural heritage and traditional institutions”
As we celebrate this achievement, I want to emphasize that our government has zero tolerance for issues like land grabbing,banditry, and kidnapping.We expect our newly recognized Chiefs to ensure that their various communities are well secured and that any form of suspicious activity is reported promptly to the state government.We believe that traditional institutions play a vital role in maintaining peace and security in our communities.” Olayiwola said.
He urged new Baales to shun any act that capable of truncating the existing peace in their domains.
Former Speaker of Oyo state House of Assembly Senator Monsurat Sunmonu and other stakeholders in Oyo town appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for the elevation of the Chiefs to Baale of their respective communities.
Responding on behalf of other 11 Baales ,Elepe of Sheke thanked Oyo state government for the honoured bestowed on them and promised to work harmoniously with their Local Government to foster unity and peace in their respective communities.
The newly elevated Baale Includes Elepe of Isheke,Onsisokun of Oyoland ,Baale Idoode Epie,Baale Gudugbu,Baale Ojongbodu and Baale Akeetan
Others Baale Apaara ,Baale Ajagba,Baale Aguo,Olotefon Of Otefon , Baale Of Agooja and Baale Imeleke of Oyo.
The event was graced by three council chairmen in Oyo town, political stakeholders, community leaders and some members of Oyo Mesi in council