Mogaji warns Fayose to keep Olubadan's name out of his contentious political games

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The Mogaji of Akinsola Family Compound in Ibadan, Oyo State, Olawale Oladoja, on Tuesday, 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.”

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He expressed concern over Fayose’s continued criticism of Governor Makinde despite allegedly benefiting from the Oyo governor’s goodwill and support in the past.

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Oladoja, in a statement released in Ibadan, the state capital, 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.

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PUNCH Online reports that Fayose had publicly declared a political battle against Governor Makinde, vowing to mobilize forces against him in future elections.

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He said, “Governor Makinde has continued to transform Ibadan through infrastructure development and policies aimed at modernising the city, making Fayose’s criticisms difficult to understand.

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“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, which is transforming the city into a modern metropolis.”

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Mogaji further cautioned him against involving the Olubadan of Ibadanland in political disputes, stressing that the revered monarch remains a father figure to all, irrespective of political affiliations.

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“I want to caution Governor 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.

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“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.”

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Oladoja therefore urged political actors to conduct their engagements with decorum and respect for traditional institutions, emphasizing that the people of Ibadan would continue to defend the dignity and integrity of the Olubadan stool.

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