The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Rock on Thursday. This visit marked his first official engagement with the presidency since his appointment in April 2025.
President Tinubu warmly received the monarch and held a private meeting with him. The discussion focused on strengthening ties between traditional rulers and the federal government.
Oba Owoade expressed his support for the Tinubu administration. He promised to work closely with the federal government to promote peace, unity, and development, especially in the Southwest. In his remarks, President Tinubu thanked the monarch for his visit and acknowledged the influence of Yoruba traditional rulers in maintaining social harmony.
Moreover, the president emphasized the importance of collaboration between traditional institutions and government bodies. He believes such cooperation can help address key national issues like insecurity and economic instability.
Several officials from the Oyo State government joined the Alaafin during the visit. Their presence signaled strong cooperation between state and federal leaders.
This meeting is part of President Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to engage with traditional rulers across Nigeria. Through such interactions, the administration hopes to build a more inclusive and stable nation.
This text highlights some crucial points about the need for collaboration between institutions and government bodies. It’s refreshing to see a focus on addressing national issues like insecurity and economic instability, which are indeed pressing concerns. However, the mention of alleged corruption and mismanagement by JAMB and INEC raises serious questions about accountability. It’s disheartening to see such institutions, which should be pillars of integrity, facing such allegations. On a lighter note, the news about Omah Lay’s accident is quite shocking—hopefully, he’s alright and this serves as a reminder about road safety. Do you think the proposed collaboration between institutions and the government will truly make a difference, or is this just another political rhetoric? What’s your take on the corruption allegations?