Ogun community rejects installation of new Oba

August 6, 2024

The Council of Baales in Orile-Imo has rejected the recent installation of Chief Reuben Sogaolu as the Olu of Orile-Imo, citing significant procedural breaches and a lack of community involvement.

The decision, announced in a communiqué following a meeting held on Monday, stressed the discontent among the Imo Traditional Council, youth groups, market women, and religious leaders.

It stated that the Imo Traditional Council, which plays a vital role in the selection process, was not consulted and expressed shock at the news of Sogaolu’s installation by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.

DAILY POST reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun presented the staff of office to the new Olu of Orile Imo in Obafemi, Owode Local Government Area of the state on Friday, July 26.

The council, however, stressed the community’s confidence in the governor’s commitment to legal and traditional norms, saying he might have been misinformed about the legitimacy of the recommendation.

“The governor, known for his respect for the laws of our land, cannot knowingly support a blatant disregard for the rule of law,” the communiqué stated, highlighting the community’s confidence in the governor’s commitment to legal and traditional norms.

The council argued that Sogaolu, who lacks significant ties to the community beyond his lineage, does not meet this criterion.

They contended that an Oba should be someone well-known who resides in the town and has actively contributed to its development.

In a message to Governor Abiodun and the general public, the Council of Baales warned that the Alake’s actions could incite unrest in otherwise peaceful Orile-Imo, adding that the community needs a ruler who genuinely represents and has invested in the town.

“As law-abiding citizens, we will not take the law into our own hands but will explore all legitimate avenues to seek justice and ensure the people’s will prevails,” the communique asserted, indicating a readiness to pursue legal redress.

The communiqué was signed by several prominent baales, including Chief Durodola Fatai, Kola Jimoh, and Ogunjimi Olusoji, among others.

Ogun community rejects installation of new Oba

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Hardship: Tinubu should disguise, visit Ariaria, Dugbe, other markets – HURIWA replies Orji Kalu

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to move around during the daytime, rather than driving alone at night to monitor the conditions of most citizens, as revealed by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. HURIWA suggested that Tinubu would be better able to assess the suffering of Nigerians in the
Hardship: Tinubu should disguise, visit Ariaria, Dugbe, other markets – HURIWA replies Orji Kalu

HURIWA suggested that Tinubu would be better able to assess the suffering of Nigerians in the daylight when millions are awake and grappling with the devastating impact of poor governance and unworkable economic policies under his administration.

HURIWA gave this advice following Tinubu’s return to Abuja after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom over the weekend.

DAILY POST reports that Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 7:20 p.m. on Saturday and was received by senior members of the administration.

It will be recalled that the President departed Abuja for the two-week working vacation on October 2 as part of his annual leave.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA expressed disappointment that the government is either doing nothing or taking the wrong actions to alleviate the harsh economic conditions millions of Nigerians are facing due to the constant upward review of the pump price of petrol.

The association challenged the president to actually move around during the daytime in various states of the federation and Abuja, visit markets, and compare the current costs of food commodities with those prior to his swearing-in on May 29.

HURIWA condemned the incessant hikes in the pump prices of petroleum products, including cooking gas, as well as the unaffordable costs of basic commodities.

The group criticized the government for failing to guarantee price stability of essential items such as provisions, food, and medications, stating that such a government cannot be considered a functional administration.

“If those in the Villa haven’t told the President, then let us have the honor of informing Mr President that a few days ago, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North in the National Assembly, claimed that President Bola Tinubu moves around the Federal Capital Territory most nights to feel the pulse of the citizens.”

HURIWA suggested that the best way for President Tinubu to truly gauge the economic conditions of most Nigerians is to move around during the daytime when almost every Nigerian who is working will be at their workplaces.

The group added that the best place to obtain an accurate picture of what Nigerians are going through is in the marketplaces, which operate only during the day and are frequented by the rich, the poor, and the less privileged for the buying and selling of goods and services.

“We suggest that President Tinubu visit Ariaria International Market in Aba, Dugbe Market in Ibadan, Calabar Central Market, Port Harcourt Market, Onitsha Main Market, Kano Central Market, and Oshodi Market in Lagos to obtain firsthand information about the current existential conditions of Nigerians.”

Hardship: Tinubu should disguise, visit Ariaria, Dugbe, other markets – HURIWA replies Orji Kalu