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From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed as false claims that he is plotting to unseat the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, cautioning against attempts to drag the revered Ibadan traditional institution into partisan politics.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Olubadan’s Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, monarch described the allegation as baseless and misleading, stressing that no traditional ruler possesses the constitutional authority to remove an elected public official, particularly a state governor.
“You don’t have to be a former governor or distinguished senator to understand that a monarch has no power to impeach a local government chairman, let alone a state governor,” the statement read.
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The Olubadan expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of political mischief aimed at creating unnecessary tension within the state. He noted the contradiction in recent claims circulating in the public space.
According to the statement, it was particularly puzzling that less than 24 hours after former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, alleged a plot by the Oyo State Government to remove the Olubadan, another narrative had emerged suggesting that the monarch himself was planning to impeach the governor.
“This becomes intriguing… Today, it is Olubadan who allegedly wants to impeach the governor. So, who is fooling who?” the statement queried.
The monarch, therefore, urged the public to disregard such claims, reiterating his commitment to maintaining the dignity and neutrality of the traditional institution.
