Aiyedatiwa reads riot act on Obaship declaration, use of crowns
The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa has ordered Traditional Stools in the State without Chieftaincy Declarations to produce one and register it before the end of September 2024.
As a strategy to ensure seamless transition and put at bay agitations and tussles associated with Obaship selection process, the Governor said it has become imperative to take this decision.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, at a meeting with the Ondo State Council of Obas, saddled the Chieftaincy Committee in each Local Government, to ensure that all Stools in their jurisdiction, without declaration, have one prepared and registered by the end of September.
Aiyedatiwa who promised to continue to prioritise the welfare of Traditional Rulers in the State, said 5% of Local Government Allocation have been approved for their welfare.
Obas at the meeting eulogised this remarkable stride of the Aiyedatiwa – led administration aimed at forestalling Obaship tussles, as there are stools in the State that have existed for over 60 years without Chieftaincy Declarations.
In another development, the Ondo State Government has warned Minor Chief in the State not to put on Crowns .
At a meeting of the Deputy Governor and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs with Traditional Rulers in the State, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olajide Adelami asked that the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, warn minor Chiefs, who disrespect the Crown.
Briefing the Press after the meeting, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro read the riot act, saying any Olu or Baale that wears Crown henceforth, should be ready to face the wrath of the government.
He enjoined Obas to report any Minor Chief in their domain, that dares to put on the Crown.
