Oyo State Government Urged to Make Aseyin a Co-Chairman in Chieftaincy Amendment Bill

The Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (E.F.I), a group advocating for the rights of traditional rulers in Oyo State, has called on the state government to consider Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri, as a Co-Chairman in the ongoing amendment of the Council of Obas and Chiefs Law. The group commends the state administration under Governor Seyi Makinde for democratizing the chieftaincy laws, which will give more roles to traditional rulers. However, the group notes that the current proposal only lists the Alaafin as Chairman and Olubadan and Soun of Ogbomoso as Co-Chairmen, leaving Oke-Ogun area with no representation.

Key Takeaways:

• The Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (E.F.I) has called on Oyo State government to make Aseyin of Iseyin a Co-Chairman in the amendment bill.
• The group praises Governor Seyi Makinde for democratizing the state's chieftaincy laws, giving more impetus to developmental efforts of traditional rulers.
• The current proposal only lists Alaafin as Chairman, Olubadan and Soun of Ogbomoso as Co-Chairmen, leaving Oke-Ogun area with no representation.
• The Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap. 37, Laws of Oyo State, 2000, initially placed Alaafin as permanent chairman, giving him the authority to convene and preside over meetings.
• Aseyin of Iseyin has a long historical experience and should be considered as the third Co-Chairman, according to E.F.I.

Statistics:

• Ooro Local Government has over thirty-five beaded crowns, with ten other local government areas in Oke-Ogun area.
• The Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap. 37, Laws of Oyo State, 2000, was first enacted in the year 2000.
• The proposed amendment to the law is currently at the second reading in the Oyo State House of Assembly.

Sources:

• "The Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (E.F.I.),". [1]
• The Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap. 37, Laws of Oyo State, 2000. [2]