Makinde Elevates Twelve Chiefs In Oyo Town To Lesser Oba Status

says he has no Anointed Candidate for Alaafin’s Stool

Governor Seyi Makinde, on Monday elevated twelve chiefs in Oyo town to the lesser Oba status .

The governor also assured the indigenes of Oyo Town that he does not have any anointed candidate to fill the vacant stool left by the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, saying a candidate will emerge soon .

Governor Makinde , represented at the presentation of recognized part 11 Chieftaincy certificates to the twelve Baales by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon . Olusegun Olayiwola, at the Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo, Oyo Town , said the elevated chiefs are now qualified to attend the meetings of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs .

The twelve elevated Chiefs were : Chief Olaniyi Adeoye Adegboye 111, (Oloodu of Ojongbodu, Oyo);
Chief David Ademola Oyediran (Alaguo of Aguo, Oyo); Chief Samuel Olusegun Odurinde (Alajagba of Ajagba, Oyo); Chief Isiaka Tella Titiloye (Ona Isokun of Isokun, Oyo); Chief Salawu Abu Oyeniran (Onigudugbu of Gudugbu, Oyo); Chief Jimoh Ajiboye Oyeleye (Alakeetan of Akeetan, Oyo).

Others are: Chief Ganiyu Ajiboye Busari (Alago- Oja, Oyo); Chief Abel Olufemi Oyekan (Elepe of Iseke);
Chief Oyeleke Yusuf Isola (Onidode of Idode); Chief Tijani Ajekigbe Okunshinde (Alapaara of Apaara 1);
Chief Adebisi Basiru Adebayo (Olotefon of Otefon, Oyo); and
LChief Fakayode Moses Alowonle (Onimeleke of Imeleke 1). Oyo).

He said Oyo town is the cradle of Yoruba Land with the Alaafin who is the Head of Obas throughout Yoruba Land and should have an Oba who befits their historical status .

Makinde explained that the process for the installation of a new Alaafin would have been concluded but for the case instituted at the Appeal Court, noting that sooner than later, the whole issue will be resolved.

While addressing the elevated Chiefs, Governor Makinde said: “The importance of this Chieftaincy is starting point of elevation to any height. What you are getting today is the beginning of good things that are coming to your domains. By the grace of God, some of you will be elevated to Royal Highnesses.

This upgrade not only brings honour to your communities but also serves as a testament to our government’s continued support of our cultural heritage and traditional institutions”.

The governor therefore charged the newly elevated Chiefs to ensure that their domains are well secured and that any form of suspicious activity is reported promptly to the government. “We believe that the traditional institutions play a vital role in maintaining peace and stability in our communities. As recognized Chiefs, you are expected to work closely with the local and state government to ensure that our communities are safe and secure for all inhabitants. You should not give room to banditry, land grabbing and any form of terrorism in your domains”

In attendance were some of the Oyomesi kingmakers including the Iba Samu of Oyo, High Chief Lamidi Oyewàle; the Agbaakin of Oyo, High Chief Asimiyu Atanda; the Baba Iyaji of Oyo, Chief Mukaila Afonja; the forner Speaker of the Oyo state House of Assembly Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; the former Speaker of the House of Assembly during the administration of Late Adebayo Alao-Akala (Rt. Hon. Moroof Atilola); and the four local government Chairmen in Oyo Town (Akeem Olukitobi- Oyo West; Wahab Adetunji- Atiba; Sola Oluokun- Oyo East; and Olufemi Aikomo- Afijio), among many others.

The Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuff Akinade, who is the Head of the Oyomesi (Kingmakers) was absent at the event.