Oyediji cannot become Olubadan, says Ajimobi

The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has described the claim by the Otun Seriki of Ibadan, Chief Adebayo Oyediji, that he is the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, as futile.

Ajimobi said this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after a meeting he had with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday.

The governor said the purpose of his visit was to formally inform Buhari of the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade, who died last Tuesday at the age of 101 years.He said it was important for him to personally break the news of the monarch’s death to the President because of the deceased’s status in the society.

He added that it took time for him to come and inform the President of the death because of the delay in the message from the palace.

Having briefed Buhari on the Olubadan’s death, Ajimobi said the President had assured him that he would be part of the late Olubadan’s burial programme.

The governor said, “My mission here basically is to see Mr. President and intimate him of the recent transition of the Olubadan, who passed away a couple of days ago.

“We had to wait for the traditional message from the palace before we could convey this to the President. I am glad that I have been able to convey it.