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Traditional rulers can’t stay out of politics, says Ogun monarch
The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has said that it may be impossible for traditional rulers in Nigeria to completely stay out of politics, explaining that doing so would be tantamount to “taking salt out of soup.” This is just as the traditional ruler
Traditional rulers can’t be detached from politics - Ogun monarch
The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has argued that traditional rulers in Nigeria cannot completely detach themselves from politics. The first-class Oba stated that doing so would be akin to “taking salt out of soup.” Oba Akinyemi, who spoke during a press conference in Abeokuta to mark his birthday, maintained that politics is intrinsically linked to traditional institutions, par…
In Benin, a law to recognize and reorganize the traditional chiefdom was passed last month by the deputies. It is expected that it will be promulgated for its implementation. Part of this law prohibits the involvement of traditional kings and chieftains in politics. They must refrain from any political activity and exercise reservations and impartiality under penalty, says the law. Details.
OGUN, TERRA KULTURE TO SET UP FILM, ENTERTAINMENT VILLAGE
The Ogun State Government has said it is planning to collaborate with Terra Kulture, a private company on arts and culture, to establish a film and entertainment village in the State. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun Governor Abiodun, made this known when he received the Chief Executive Officer of Terra Kulture, Bolanle Peters, in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta saying that the film village, would help the State to preserve the legacies of those…
Traditional rulers can’t be detached from politics - Ogun monarch - Media Talk Africa
The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has argued that traditional rulers in Nigeria cannot completely detach themselves from politics. The first-class Oba stated that doing so would be akin to “taking salt out of soup.” Oba Akinyemi, who spoke duri ...
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