Alaafin Oyo, Soun Ogbomoso Vacant stools: Due Process Must Be Followed-Makinde

Oyo state governor Engineer Seyi makinde has said that strengthening democratic institutions such as the traditional institution which will enhance an efficient succession process should be followed and adhered to especially in selecting the next Alaafin of Oyo and Soun of Ogbomoso.

Governor makinde stated this in reaction to the rumour moving round the airwaves that he was delaying the installation of the new Alaafin of Oyo and Soun of Ogbomoso.

Makinde said that the it is essential to emphasize the importance of institutions and set the processes that work along with it noting that the state need strong institution which need to be followed.

“So, it is essential to emphasise the importance of the institutions and set processes.

This is why we need strong institutions and once they are strong and we follow the processes that govern those institutions, then we will be stronger.”

Governor Makinde promised that not under his watch that the a king will be installed against the due process.

The governor added that the country needed stronger institutions to surmount its myriads of challenges, saying: “I believe we need strong institutions in Nigeria right now, but we also need people to build the strong institutions.

“We need people with experience, people with capacity, and strong conviction to do what is right, he said.