Oyo State Government Urged to Make Aseyin a Co-Chairman of the State Council of Obas

The Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (EFI) has urged the Oyo State government to make the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri, a co-chairman in the Oyo State Council of Obas. According to EFI, the proposed amendment of the Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap.37, Laws of Oyo State, will give more roles to traditional rulers and democratize the state's chieftaincy laws. The group is specifically calling for the Aseyin to be considered for the co-chairmanship role, citing his long historical experience.

Key Takeaways:

• The Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (EFI) is urging the Oyo State government to make the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri, a co-chairman in the Oyo State Council of Obas.
• The proposed amendment of the Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap.37, Laws of Oyo State, will give more roles to traditional rulers and democratize the state's chieftaincy laws.
• The law initially placed the Alaafin as the permanent chairman, giving him the authority to convene and preside over meetings.
• EFI wants the Aseyin to be considered for the co-chairmanship role due to his long historical experience.
• The proposed amendment will make the Oke-Ogun area, which has 10 local governments and over 35 beaded crowns, eligible for representation in the co-chairmanship role.
• The EFI is calling on Governor Seyi Makinde, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, 'Debo Ogundoyin, to consider the representation of Oke-Ogun area.

Statistics:

• 10 local governments in Oke-Ogun area
• 35 beaded crowns in Oke-Ogun area
• Alaafin of Oyo represents 4 local governments in Oyo town
• Soun of Ogbomoso represents 5 local governments
• Olubadan represents 11 local governments

Sources:

• EFI Public Relations Officer (PRO), Alhaji Segun Fasasi
• Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (EFI)
• Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap.37, Laws of Oyo State