Oba Ajibola Advises Olubadan, High Chiefs to Steer Clear of Politics
By Adewale Owoade
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, has called on the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, to steer clear of partisan politics in order to safeguard the dignity and neutrality of the traditional institution.
Oba Ajibola made the appeal during a press conference held at his residence in the Sanyo area of Ibadan, stressing those highly revered monarchs must remain non-partisan and rise above political interests.
He also advised the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, to limit his involvement in political activities and concentrate on his traditional responsibilities within the Ibadan chieftaincy hierarchy.
According to him, preserving the integrity of the traditional institution should be a collective responsibility.
“My advice to Baba Olubadan is offered with utmost respect. I hold him in high esteem and have no reservations about his person.
“However, I do not want anything that could bring the stool into disrepute. The Olubadan is a revered symbol of unity, and his office must not be drawn into partisan politics.
“He should tread cautiously and remain above political affiliations so that the institution continues to command respect and honour,” Ajibola said.
Oba Ajibola also said that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has no power to impeach Governor Seyi Makinde that it is a constitutional matter not traditional, said that it is all rumor, and even Oba Ladoja has never complained of gov Makinde to the Olubadan in Council
The Balogun emphasised the need to protect the Ibadan traditional system from actions that could undermine its credibility, urging all stakeholders to uphold its long-standing values of neutrality, dignity, and unity.(NAN)
