- Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, clarifies his comment asking Governor Abiola Ajimobi to contest for a third term
- The Ibadan monarch said the statement credited to him was largely misunderstood
- The monarch said he used the words figuratively, adding that he was surprised many people could not read between the lines
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Saliu Adetunji, on Sunday, March 4, while receiving hundreds of indigenes who came to pay him homage at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan palace as part of the on-going Ibadan week debunked claims that he endorsed Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi, for a ‘third term’.
The Ibadan monarch described the comment he made about the governor as deserving a ‘third term’ as mere sarcasm and a remark that was “pregnant with meaning.”
Adetunji who filed a suit against the Oyo state governor over the controversial review of the Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, said the people misunderstood his comments because they could not read between the lines.
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The monarch in statement by his spokesperson, Adeola Oloko noted that what appears simple and straight forward could sometimes be pregnant with meanings, stressing that only the discerning minds could understand “complexity in simplicity.”
“As a monarch, I have no power over the election and re-election of anybody, let alone tenure extension that is unconstitutional.”
“Besides, when I was exchanging banters with the Governor, I was only cracking a joke with him as a son and subject.
“Even, if Ajimobi offended us, it would be indecorous on my part to address him harshly. Besides, there is a subsisting judgement over the controversial chieftaincy review which awaits compliance. About four or five suits relating to the matter are still in court and have not been withdrawn,” he said.
He also denied receiving any gratification from Ajimobi for the ‘third term’ statement, saying anyone with “demonstrable evidence” should come forward and present it.
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According to an earlier report by NAIJ.com, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji has said that the ‘unprecedented’ achievements of the Governor Abiola Ajimobi, qualifies him for another term in office were it not for constitutional impediment that restricts governors to two terms in office.
Nigerian Tribune reports that Olubadan made this statement on Thursday, March 1, at a meeting convened by Ajimobi was convened by Ajimobi to meet with close traditional rulers across the state, with a view to engaging their support for peace and security in the state, briefing the monarchs on the achievements of his administration and the plans to transform the state for the next 25 years.
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Source: Naija.ng