Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of former Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The approval follows a recommendation by the Olubadan-in-Council which was communicated to the Governor.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, stated that Governor Makinde wishes the newly confirmed Olubadan a peaceful and eventful reign.
According to the statement, the Governor was pleased to announce the appointment of the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Makinde said the appointment is in line with the Olubadan of Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration, as well as the unique and time-tested tradition of the people.
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Similarly, Governor Makinde has also approved the revocation of the amended Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration, which regulates the selection to the Olubadan of Ibadan chieftaincy stool.
The statement indicated that the governor made the revocation order, dated February 11, 2022, in line with the powers conferred on him by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), in view of the Judgements of the Oyo State High Court on February 1 and 10 as well as Sections 7, 20,26 and 30 of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State 2000.
Editor, Omor Bazuaye )
