The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Olakulehin has sought for the enactment of laws that will give roles for traditional rulers in governance.
The monarch who made the call while receiving the Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, Orumogege 111 at his palace in Oke Aremo Ibadan, noted that this could only be achieved with an enactment of law by the National Assembly.
The monarch who spoke through the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Alli, said that Ibadan and Ogbomoso have shared good relationship since time immemorial.
The Olubadan noted that traditional rulers are the closest to the people, hence there is a need for the federal government to enact laws that will make them regain their pride of place.
“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.”
President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, appreciated God for the continued mutual relationship between the two ancient cities.
He appealed to President Bola Tinubu to return the respect, value and dignity of traditional rulers as witnessed before colonialisation.