By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
He that comes to equity must come with clean hands…
On this note, I set forth my observation regarding the unpalatable news of the recent suspension of the six chiefs by the apex ruling class of the domain.
One of the fundamental rights of every human and Nigerian, as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution, Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution, states:
Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons, and in particular, he may form or belong to any political party, trade union, or any other association.
However, it is sad to note that this isn’t the fate of the following respected personalities:
- Chief Akeem Oseni, Bale Amukoko
- Chief Abdulateef Ojora, Bale Alaba
- Chief Jide Ojora, Bale Alafia
- Bale Taiwo Okere
- Bale Balogun Abukekere
- Bale Idris Ojora
Like every other Nigerian and citizen, these personalities attended a political rally on invitation and in honor of one of their subjects as royal fathers of the day.
However, they woke up to the news of their suspension from their superior, with reasons that they attended a political gathering—which, according to the communiqué, stated they weren’t allowed to do so—and other untenable reasons to justify their suspension.
These respected chiefs accepted their fate and suspension in good faith.
Fast forward to July 8th, 2025—another political rally was organized by another party, this time the APC, and in attendance were three distinguished and highly respected kings of the land:
- The Onilado of Ilado Kingdom, Oba Mobadenle Oyekan
- Oba Musiliu Adio of Onisiwo Kingdom
- Oba Onilashe of Ilashe Kingdom
Fully seated and recognized in this political gathering.
Twelve hours later, no news of suspension or query has been seen or heard.
Which births the question: Are our traditional rulers now partisan?
Has partisan politics now infiltrated our traditional class?
Is the royal stool now in bed with a particular party—and is association with any other party outside of the APC now an anathema?
Is the royal stool not supposed to be neutral and accommodating to all parties since all candidates, irrespective of party affiliation, are by nature their children?
Are they trying to pitch one of their children against others?
These are thought-provoking questions every right-thinking Nigerian should ponder on.
The traditional ruling class, by virtue of their foundational conduct, ought to be a unifier—accommodating, fostering peace and harmony across parties, tribes, and statuses of their immediate domain.
It is sad to say that the conduct of the apex ruling class on this matter has not shown unity but chaos. They want to sow seeds of discord instead of peace shown. They have not done justice, but blatant hypocrisy—which is against every moral code, and it stands condemnable.
We therefore appeal to our royal fathers to have a rethink and see that this anomaly is corrected—and possibly the six suspended chiefs be restored and their suspension cancelled.
Nigeria of our dream is achievable.
