- the APC condemned the exercise, accusing the governor of undermining traditional values
- The party described the development as embarrassing, alleging that the ceremony lacked proper representation
- According to Sadare, the governor’s actions have negatively impacted his legacy
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over the recent elevation of three Ibadan high chiefs to Oba status, describing the move as disrespectful to Yoruba traditional institutions.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the party’s reaction followed Friday’s ceremony where the state government officially installed three chiefs as Obas in Ibadan.
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The individuals elevated include High Chief Akeem Adewoyin, Chief Kola Babalola, and High Chief Sharafadeen Alli, who currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District and is also an APC governorship aspirant.
Notably, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, alongside the newly elevated chiefs and several prominent Ibadan indigenes, were absent from the event.
In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, the APC condemned the exercise, accusing the governor of undermining traditional values.
The party described the development as embarrassing, alleging that the ceremony lacked proper representation and respect for established customs.
According to Sadare, the governor’s actions have negatively impacted his legacy, insisting that there was no valid justification for the manner in which the installations were carried out.
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