Makinde Gives Reasons for Delays in the Emergence of New Alaafin, Soun
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has given reasons why both Oyo and Ogbomoso towns are yet to have their new kings.
Makinde, during the swearing in of the new Chief Judge of the state, Justice Iyabo Yerima on Tuesday disclosed that the delay in the emergence of new Aalafin of Oyo and Soun of Ogbomosoland, is to ensure due process is followed in their selection in order to avoid a repeat of past mistakes.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Oyo Governor mentioned at the event which was held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan that he had already communicated to the kingmakers in both towns that an institutional framework should be followed in the selection of new Aalafin and Soun.
He said, once due process is followed, things generally will fall into place more efficiently.
“We have gone through a situation where a king was removed by the judiciary in the state after he had been on the throne for over 22 years.
“And I said to myself, not under my watch are we going to repeat the same mistake. I will rather delay and have due process followed.
“Then, if anybody decides to go to court after the emergence of the new traditional rulers, such exercise might be a nullity.
“I believe this is what we need in Nigeria right now – strong institutions.
“But, we also need people to build them, people with experience, capacity and people with strong conviction to do what is right.
“That is why the appointment of people like Justice Iyabo Yerima is important because she has experience in leadership,” Makinde explained.
Makinde also revealed that the appointment of Yerima, as a substantive Chief Judge of Oyo State is in accordance with Section 271 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.
He added that the swearing-in was done after her appointment was confirmed by the House of Assembly.
Engineer Makinde, while congratulating the new Chief Judge, promised to give her the necessary support she needs to succeed.
He hinted that his administration had taken steps to ensure that the judiciary in the state works effectively, assuring that his government would try its best to provide resources as they were available.
The governor, further stated that if justice was to be dispensed efficiently, it should be carried out in a befitting environment.
Reacting, Yerima, in her remarks pledged to take Judiciary in the state to a greater height.
She lauded Makinde for the cooperation which the judiciary in the state has been enjoying since the inception of his administration.
The Chief Judge, however, pleaded for the renovation of all the courtrooms in the state.
NAN also mentioned that highlights of the event were the administering of the Administration Oath and Judicial Oath on the Chief Judge by the governor.
The Deputy Governor, Chief Adebayo Lawal; Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubanwo Adeosun; High Court Judges and other top government functionaries were present at the event.
NAN
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