The Mogaji of Akinsola Family, Mogaji Oladoja, has warned former Governor of Ekiti, Mr. Ayodele Fayose against dragging the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja into politics in Oyo.
Oladoja, who handed down the warning through a statement he made available to newsmen, stressed the need for Fayose not to involve Ladoja in any political dispute.
According to Mogaji Oladoja, the revered monarch remains a father figure to all irrespective of political affiliations.
“I want to caution Governor Ayo Fayose from dragging our highly revered Olubadan into his dirty politics. Kabiyesi is a father to all, and we will not allow anyone to disparage our royal father for political reasons.
“It is unacceptable for anyone who has shown little regard for traditional institutions in his own state to attempt to bring our respected monarch into needless political controversy,” he said.
Oladoja urged political actors to conduct their engagements with decorum and respect for traditional institutions, emphasizing that Ibadan people would continue to defend the dignity and integrity of the Olubadan stool.
In another development, the Ibadan Compound head has described recent comments by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a reflection of what he termed an “irredeemable delusional disposition.”
Oladoja expressed concern over Fayose’s continued criticism of Governor Makinde despite allegedly benefiting from the Oyo Governor’s goodwill and support in the past.
Reacting to remarks reportedly made by Fayose during a recent interview, the Ibadan family head said it was unfortunate that the former governor, who often identifies himself as being born in Ibadan and professes love for the ancient city, had chosen to attack one of its most prominent sons.
According to him, Governor Makinde has continued to transform Ibadan through infrastructure development and policies aimed at modernising the city, making Fayose’s criticisms difficult to understand.
“Fayose claims he was born in Ibadan and that he loves Ibadan, but, sadly, he appears to hate his place of birth so much that he is attacking the pride of Ibadan, who is transforming the city into a modern metropolis.”