THE Ibadan family heads, known as Mogajis, on Sunday described the
withdrawal of the suit on the Ibadan 21 kings at the Court of Appeal and
the request for out-of-court settlement by Governor Seyi Makinde as the
best option to ensure peace and progress of Ibadanland.
The Mogajis, who hailed the governor’s wisdom for his step, also warned against misinterpreting the action of the judges of the appellate court.
A statement by the spokesman of the family heads, Mogaji Wale
Oladoja, urged the people to consider the peace of Ibadanland as
paramount than fueling crisis that was supposed to be a family affair.
The statement added that the people were resolute in ensuring that the chieftaincy crisis is resolved and peace return to the Olubadan-in-council without delay.
The statement reads: “Without mincing words, Governor Makinde has made us proud on withdrawal of the suit seeking an appeal of the Olubadan chieftaincy legal battle. The family members send their warm greeting to the governor that they are happy with his move to ensure the case is withdrawn.
“With all indications, Makinde has proved that he has the interest of Ibadanland and the entire Oyo State in mind. We, therefore, appeal to our High Chiefs to accept the move of withdrawing the suit for peace, progress and prosperity of our land.”
The Mogajis, who hailed the governor’s wisdom for his step, also warned against misinterpreting the action of the judges of the appellate court.
According to the family heads, the people of Ibadanland should
understand the decision of the judges of the Court of Appeal to return
the case to a lower court for settlement, rather than twisting the
ruling as rejection of the out-of-court settlement.
The statement added that the people were resolute in ensuring that the chieftaincy crisis is resolved and peace return to the Olubadan-in-council without delay.
The statement reads: “Without mincing words, Governor Makinde has made us proud on withdrawal of the suit seeking an appeal of the Olubadan chieftaincy legal battle. The family members send their warm greeting to the governor that they are happy with his move to ensure the case is withdrawn.
“With all indications, Makinde has proved that he has the interest of Ibadanland and the entire Oyo State in mind. We, therefore, appeal to our High Chiefs to accept the move of withdrawing the suit for peace, progress and prosperity of our land.”
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