Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho has issued a strong warning to any governor who attempts to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland from the throne.
In a statement attributed to him, Igboho warned that any such move would trigger widespread disruption, adding that a state of emergency could be declared in Oyo State on the same day.
“Any governor who attempts to remove Olubadan, we will disrvpt everywhere, and they will declare a state of emergency in Oyo State that same day,” Sunday Igboho said.
His remarks highlight the sensitivity surrounding the traditional institution and the importance many people attach to the Olubadan throne in Ibadanland.
The statement is likely to draw attention to the relationship between traditional rulers, state authorities and those who consider the protection of Yoruba cultural institutions a priority.
Read some comments below:
@Mardortii:”Seyi makinde is not even fit enough to try such”
@Sylvajay:”The governor of a state is powerful than whatsoever king in that state. So he can remove them from throne not saying it’s right to do in this case because I don’t have an idea of what transpired but yes he could dethrone him.”
@OloYeOfiKoTuN:”I Professor Sunday challenges the opposition presidential aspirant State government decree on behalf of Federal Government with threats to back it up!!!!!”
@Emmanuel:”Why would a governor remove a King,everyone has their own jurisdiction and lane na”
@Victoria Olamide👸😍❤️:”Sunday Igboho is drawing a clear line around the Olubadan stool. In Ibadan, the traditional institution carries strong weight, and any attempt to interfere with it tends to attract serious resistance. His statement is a warning that such a move would not stay quiet.”
@BALOGUN TOBILOBA JOHNSON:”Please ooo we don’t want trouble in Ibadan ooo Settle anything that’s happening But I think kings shouldn’t be putting mouth in politics affairs too It’s just too risky”