By Olanrewaju Agiri
A leading All Progressive Congress (APC) House of Assembly Aspirant in Egbeda constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Lawal Saheed Abiodun has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1 on his inauguration as the Chairman of the State Traditional Council.
It could be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated the State Council of Obas and Chiefs and announced Oba Ladoja as the Chairman of the Council in an event held at the Secretariat in Ibadan.
In a statement issued on Friday, Lawal congratulated the Olubadan on the inauguration saying the appointment came at a right time and that it is meritorious.
He said the Olubadan is full of wisdom, political and traditional experiences to lead the Council as a former Senator and former Governor.
“So it is a well deserved appointment”, Hon Lawal Saheed said.
He called on the Almighty God to grant the Olubadan more strength, good health and long life to pilot the affairs of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Lawal also called on the National and State Assemblies to assign constitutional roles to the traditional rulers.
He said the traditional rulers are the closest to the grassroots, saying they have roles to play especially in checkmating the current insecurity pervading the country.
According to Lawal, the traditional rulers are in position to fish out bandits and other criminals in their localities, saying given them constitutional role will make them to function legally.
