Concerned groups of traditionalists, religious leaders, human rights advocates and traditional leaders in Ogun State have been assured of adequate measures to accommodate their inputs in the process of fine tuning the legal framework for the growth of traditional institutions. 

Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo gave the assurance at the stakeholders’ forum on the proposed bill on Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State 2021, held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. 

Mr. Oluomo explained that the forum was organized to generate contributions towards correcting many identified anomalies in the traditional institution, especially the installation of Obas without following due process.

In a contribution, the Towulade of Akinale, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, who represented Egba Traditional Council expressed the hope that the deliberations would help to address some of the challenges associated with the selection, appointment, installation and recognition of traditional rulers in the state.

Also, a Muslim leader, Professor Kamaldeen Balogun and a representative of the Christian community, Apostle Olukorede Awolesi harped on the importance of peaceful co-existence among religious groups and announced plans to make their submissions known to the House through memoranda.

In a remark, the State Secretary of Ifa worshippers, Mr. Faniyi Awoyemi, noted that the traditional belief remained essential in the running of traditional institution, stating that monarchs were to be buried in line with the traditions and customs of their people.

Earlier, the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs. Bolanle Ajayi had noted that the House was poised to ensure that the bill was passed without eroding the existing cultural traditional beliefs in the state.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

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