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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo explained why replacements have not been announced for Aalafin of Oyo and Soun of Ogbomosoland, the two top traditional rulers who passed on in the state last year.
Speaking during the swearing-in the new Chief Judge of the state, Justice Iyabo Yerima on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde said the delay in announcing replacements for the two traditional rulers was to ensure that all necessary due processes are followed in their appointment.
He also said the state government was to avoid a situation in which any replacement will be removed by the court after some years because of failure to follow due process.
Makinde, who spoke at the event held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan added that he had already communicated the kingmakers in the two towns that institutional framework should be followed in the selection of new Aalafin and Soun.
According to him, once due process is followed, things generally will work out more efficiently…
