Oyo Matters
Oyo @50: Adedibu Dynasty Protests Omission of Late Political Warlord from Oyo Honours List
The Adedibu Dynasty has protested the omission of the late High Chief Lamidi Akanji Ariyibi Adedibu from the list of Hall of fame personalities recommended for state honours in Oyo State.
In a letter addressed to the Chairman, Committee on Award Ceremonies on Important Personalities in Oyo State, Hon. Saheed Fijabi, the family described the exclusion as a significant oversight and called for an immediate review.
The letter, signed by Prof. Asiwaju Abass Aderemi Adedibu (JP), Head of the Adedibu Family, expressed concern that the late political leader’s name was missing from the list reportedly submitted to Governor Seyi Makinde.
“It was discovered from the list of awardees recommended to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, that Late High Chief Alhaji Lamidi Akanji Ariyibi Adedibu was missing,” the letter stated.
The family maintained that the late Adedibu made significant contributions to the political development of Oyo State and Nigeria, noting that he was instrumental in the establishment of the Alakia Airport in 1979 and played a key role in the political processes that shaped the 1992 primaries involving the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola.
They also referenced his recognition by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who reportedly described him as the “Garrison Commander of Nigerian politics.”
“I don’t expect that such mistakes should have been committed by your committee,” the letter added, urging the committee to include his name immediately and tender an apology to the family.
The Adedibu Dynasty further warned that failure to address the matter could prompt the family to escalate the complaint to Governor Makinde, questioning the objectivity of the recommendations.
As of the time of filing this report, the committee had not issued an official response.
—Kunle Bakare
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