Gov Makinde Cannot Depose Oba Ladoja Who’s His ‘Father’

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, says some external forces trying to cause a rift between Governor Seyi Makinde and Oubadan of Ibadanland, Oba ladoja have failed.

The Council said the governor and the traditional ruler have now been reconciled saying the relationship between Makinde and Ladoja is that of a ‘father and son.”

The council made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, amidt recent tension in the state over suggestion that the governor has clashed with Oba Ladoja over political differences.

The magazine had earlier reported that there were moves to depose the traditional ruler by the state government over an alleged impeachment plot against the governor linked to him.

They both denied there was a rift.

Quoting the CCII President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, the statement explained that the disagreement had been thoroughly addressed as the duo has now been reconciled.

“The issues between Governor Makinde and the Olubadan have been resolved amicably, and the external forces that attempted to create a crisis around the situation have been defeated

“Nobody is planning to impeach Governor Makinde, and nobody is also planning to remove the Olubadan from his throne,” Ajewole stated.

Ajewole described attempts by external actors to escalate the situation as unnecessary and unhelpful, noting that Ibadan has the capacity to manage its own affairs.

He said the relationship between the governor and the Olubadan remains rooted in mutual respect and a father-and-son bond.

“If there is any disagreement between the governor and the Olubadan, it will always be settled internally because their relationship is that of a son and father,” the CCII President-General added.

He noted that Ibadan elders and stakeholders acted swiftly to ensure peace and unity prevailed, stressing that the traditional and political institutions in Ibadan possess the wisdom and experience required to resolve sensitive matters.