Oyo State Government Urged to Make Aseyin Co-Chairman in Council of Obas Amendment Bill

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The Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin, has called on the Oyo State government to make the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri, a Co-Chairman in the ongoing amendment bill before the state's House of Assembly. The group praised the state administration under Governor Seyi Makinde for the democratisation of the state's chieftaincy laws, saying the legislative exercise will grant traditional rulers greater roles. The amendment bill aims to give more impetus to the developmental efforts of traditional rulers in the state, while the group wants to ensure that the Oke-Ogun area, comprising ten local government areas, is represented in the Co-Chairmanship role.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin, is calling on the Oyo State government to make the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri, a Co-Chairman in the ongoing amendment bill before the state's House of Assembly.
  • The group praised the state administration under Governor Seyi Makinde for the democratisation of the state's chieftaincy laws, saying the legislative exercise will grant traditional rulers greater roles.
  • The amendment bill aims to give more impetus to the developmental efforts of traditional rulers in the state.
  • The group wants to ensure that the Oke-Ogun area, comprising ten local government areas, is represented in the Co-Chairmanship role.
  • The Aseyin of Iseyin has long historical experience and should be considered as the third Co-Chairman.
  • The Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap. 37, Laws of Oyo State, 2000, initially placed the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent Chairman.
  • The bill gives the Alaafin the authority to convene and preside over meetings, while directing council affairs.
  • The bill was amended to give greater roles to traditional rulers in the state.

Statistics:

  • The Oke-Ogun area comprises ten local government areas.
  • The Aseyin of Iseyin has over thirty-five beaded crowns.
  • The Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap. 37, Laws of Oyo State, 2000, is under amendment.
  • The amendment bill aims to give more impetus to the developmental efforts of traditional rulers in the state.

Sources:

  • Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (no date)
  • The Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, Cap. 37, Laws of Oyo State, 2000