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Ajadi Congratulates Olubadan On Inauguration As Chairman, Oyo Traditional Council …Seeks Constitutional Roles For Traditional Rulers 

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A leading Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Governorship Aspirant in Oyo State for the 2027 general elections, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, HRM Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1 on his inauguration as the Chairman of the State Traditional Council.
It could be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated the State Council of Obas and Chiefs and announced Oba Ladoja as the Chairman of the Council in an event held at the Secretariat in Ibadan.
In a statement issued on Friday, Ajadi congratulated the Olubadan on the inauguration saying that the appointment came at a right time and that it is meritorious.
He said that the Olubadan is full of wisdom, political and traditional experiences to lead the Council as a former Senator and former Governor.
“So it is a well deserved appointment,” Ajadi said.
He then called on the Almighty God to grant the Olubadan more strength, good health and long life to pilot the affairs of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Ajadi also called on the National and State Assemblies to assign constitutional roles to traditional rulers.
He said that traditional rulers are the closest to the grassroots, saying that they have roles to play especially in checkmating the current insecurity pervading the country.
According to Ajadi, the traditional rulers are in position to fish out bandits and other criminals in their localitoes, saying given them constitutional role will make them to function legally.
Ajadi also thanked the Governor Seyi Makinde of the state on the appointment of Olubadan as the Chairman of the State Traditional Council, saying that the appointment at this point in time has demonstrated the wisdom of the Governor.
He prayed that God will continue to guide Governor Makinde aright till the end of his tenure.
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