By Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed its readiness to involve the traditional rulers in the administrative affairs of the state.
He said this during an interactive session with the traditional leaders held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.
Governor Makinde represented the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal noted that failure of the Abiola Ajimobi to fully implement the year 2000 Chieftaincy Law section 3 sub-section 3, 28 and 37 as amended by Late Christopher Alao-Akala in May 2011 has not enabled regular chairmanship and deputy chairmanship rotation among Alaafin, Olubadan, Soun and Onileegbon, Aseyin, Okere and Eleruwa respectively every two years.
The governor pledged to accept advice submitted by the Obas for a careful inclusivity for due co-partners in the progress of the state against banditry, insurgency and illegal mining.
Reacting, member representing Lagelu State Constituency and House Chairman on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Akintunde Olajide expressed the readiness of the state Legislature to amend the year 2000 chieftaincy ACT when received from the state executive.
Earlier, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matter, Segun Olayiwola said the meeting would no doubt strengthen synergy between the traditional council and the state government.
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