Tension as Oyo Monarchs Reject Move to Make Alaafin Permanent Council Chairman, Give Reason

Monarchs Reject Alaafin as Permanent Council Chair

Traditional leaders and stakeholders from Ibadanland and Ogbomosoland have roundly rejected a proposed legal amendment by the Oyo State House of Assembly that would designate the Alaafin of Oyo as the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs’ permanent chairman. A joint declaration signed by Mogajis, Baales, monarchs, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, the Ibadan Compounds Peace Initiative, notable sons and daughters of Ibadanland, and Mogajis f…

Traditional council: Protest as Oyo Assembly Backtracks - Thepodiummedia

Two lawmakers staged a walkout on Tuesday when the Oyo State House of Assembly received the amended report of its committee reviewing the Council of Obas and Chiefs. The Assembly, facing backlash over the proposed amendment, reverted to a rotational chairmanship among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomoso. The bill was passed during the plenary session, following the presentation of the report of the House Comm…

Oyo Assembly Yields To Pressure, Backs Rotational Chairmanship

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday yielded to public pressure and passed the amended Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, following its third reading and presentation by the Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and State Honours.

Oyo Assembly Passes Amendment Bill, Retains Rotational Chairmanship, Expands Council of Obas Membership - Today Splash-Your No 1 Community Newspaper

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, following its third reading and review by the Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and State Honours. The Bill was passed on Tuesday during plenary session following the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours by its Vice Chairman, Hon. Bamidele…

Tension as Oyo monarchs reject move to make Alaafin permanent council chairman, give reason

Traditional leaders from Ibadan and Ogbomoso have opposed a bill making the Alaafin of Oyo the permanent chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.

Ibadan, Ogbomosho Obas reject moves to make Alaafin Superior

By, Lasisi Ajorosun Traditional leaders and stakeholders from Ibadanland and Ogbomosoland have strongly opposed a proposed legal amendment by the Oyo State House of Assembly seeking to make the Alaafin of Oyo the permanent chairman of the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs. The opposition was contained in a joint statement issued on Monday in ...