The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 has hosted the Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye Orumogege 111 at his palace in Oke Aremo Ibadan.
Oba Olakulehin who spoke through the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli during the visit urged the federal government to enact laws that gives traditional rulers relevant and regain their lost dignity.
While explaining that Ibadan and Ogbomoso have been in a good relationship since time immemorial, the monarch said that traditional rulers are the closest to the people, hence there is a need for the federal government to give constitution roles to traditional rulers in the country.
“The people of Ibadan and Ogbomoso have been having good, mutual and beneficial relationship as the two cities were established by warriors.
“I know that traditional rulers have roles to play in the society, even before the colonial era, I will ensure that there is unity, cooperation and preservation of our cultural values among the traditional rulers in the state.
“I want the federal government to enact laws that will allow traditional rulers relevant and regain their lost glory in the country. Traditional rulers are the closest to the people”.
Reacting, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosoland said the visit became necessary because of his commitment to ensure unity among traditional rulers in the State and South West in general.
