Home Politics Apologise To Oyo Traditional Rulers, Afenifere Tells Obasanjo
Politics

Apologise To Oyo Traditional Rulers, Afenifere Tells Obasanjo

Share
Apologise To Oyo Traditional Rulers, Afenifere Tells Obasanjo | Daily Report Nigeria
Share

Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo to issue an apology to Oyo traditional rulers.

The call came after Obasanjo directed certain traditional rulers to rise and greet him during the inauguration of a road project in Oyo State on September 15.

Nigerians vented strong criticism towards Obasanjo, accusing him of disrespecting the nation’s traditional institution.

Afenifere, in a statement, expressed shock at Obasanjo’s behaviour, likening it to that of a military commander commanding his troops.

Also, the group called attention to the country’s security challenges and urged the Federal Government and security agencies to take decisive and proactive measures.

The statement issued by Afenifere’s spokesman, Mr Jare Ajayi, read:

We, Yoruba, respect our traditional institutions, the arrowhead of which is our traditional rulers, who, traditionally and spiritually, have acquired the status of deities. It’s not surprising that they are referred to as ‘Igbakeji Orisa’! (second in command to the gods).

“In view of the attempt to ridicule the respected Obaship institution in Yorubaland, Afenifere hereby demands an unreserved public apology to Obas from former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Our tradition describes who we are.

“As such, no effort must be spared to prevent the rubishing of our noble tradition. In that wise, it’s hereby recommended that royal fathers are spared the trouble to stand up at public functions as obtained in the United Kingdom, among others.

“Deliberate efforts should be made to get the youths gainfully engaged so as to make them unavailable for anti-social and inhuman activities.

“Cases of banditry and terrorism be discharged expeditiously. Perpetrators of banditry should be made to pay heavy prices.”

MORE NIGERIA NEWS

FG, States, LGs Share N1.1tn FAAC Revenue in August

Respect Court Order, AGF Tells NLC, TUC

Police Arrest Sam Larry Over Mohbad’s Death

Workers Lock Minister of Works, Dave Umahi Inside Office (PHOTOS)

Fresh Coup Attempt Hits Burkina Faso

Yemi Cardoso Outlines Solutions to Rising Inflation

How NLC Received $5m to Disrupt Tinubu’s Government

Atiku to File Fresh Appeal Against Tinubu

Mohbad: 5 Thing Naira Marley Revealed During Interview with Reno Omokri

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
BREAKING: Ijaw Dominates Warri Federal Constituency Delineation Exercise
Politics

BREAKING: Ijaw Dominates Warri Federal Constituency Delineation Exercise

Ijaws in Warri Federal Constituency have dominated the new Delineation of wards...

3 Teenagers Remanded For Causing Nuisance Around Wike’s Abuja Residence
Politics

Court Stops Pro-Wike Rally in Bayelsa

A High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has stopped a planned rally...

South Korea's Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from Office | Daily Report Nigeria
Politics

South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from Office

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously ruled to remove President Yoon Suk...

Supreme Court Sacks Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman | Daily Report Nigeria
Politics

Supreme Court Sacks Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has sacked Julius Abure as the National...