The Delay In Appointing New Alaafin, Soun Is Because We Are Following Due Process – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to explain the reason behind the delay in the emergence of new Aalafin of Oyo and Soun of Ogbomosoland.

He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the process has been delayed till now to allow due process to be followed in their selection, thereby avoiding a repeat of past mistakes.

He added that he has already communicated to the kingmakers in the two towns that an institutional framework should be followed in the selection of new Aalafin and Soun.

His words, “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.”