Why It Is More Difficult To Be A Monarch Than A Governor – Olubadan

Sunnex Egbu

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that it is more challenging to be a monarch than a governor.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, Ladoja lamented that governors have coercive powers while monarchs do not.

Speaking on the challenges of traditional rulership, he pointed out that although government officials wield coercive powers and have clear funding structures, monarchs operate without such advantages despite the heavy expectations placed on them.

Ladoja, who governed Oyo State between 2003 and 2004 before his impeachment in 2006, stated this while receiving the Oniru of Iruland, Lagos, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan.

He said, “Government has coercive powers, while monarchs do not.

“There is no definable pattern of funding for monarchs. There is an imperative to give constitutional roles for traditional rulers, given our closeness to the grassroots.

“The expectation of the people concerning the Olubadan stool is very high, with a very massive jurisdiction. This is why we think outside the box in order not to let our people down.”

Those present during the visit included the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Sharafadeen Alli, and former Senate Leader and Agbaakin Olubadan, Teslim Folarin. The Oniru was accompanied by several chiefs and aides.