The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) in the February 25th election, Abubakar Atiku, has pledged to introduce
reforms to enhance the status of traditional institutions in the country.
Atiku, made this disclosure while speaking at the palace of
the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun on Thursday.
Prominent PDP leaders who accompanied Atiku to the palace
included the Vice Presidential candidate, Dr. Ifyanyi Okowa, PDP National
Chairman, Iyorcha Ayu, his predecessor, Prince Uche Secondus, Idris Wada, Chief
Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Dino Melaye, Namadi Sambo and Sule Lamido.
Others are Indidi Elumelu, Abdul Ningi, Bonie Haruna, Lyel Imoke, Yakubu Dogara and Philip Aduda.
Atiku speaking at the palace, told the Olubadan that his
government when elected, would introduce reforms that will allow the
traditional rulers perform their roles as expected.
Atiku admitted that Nigeria is currently facing issues like
insecurity but noted that traditional rulers have roles to play in maintaining
peace and security in their domains.
He added that such reforms when introduced would place
traditional rulers in a position to ensure peace and security in their areas.
He said, “Let me assure you that the PDP government will bring some reforms to enhance the position of traditional rulers.
“To ensure that the traditional institutions play roles in
ensuring security in the country.
“I remember that during the colonial regime, the traditional
rulers play significant roles in ensuring security in their domains.
“The PDP will introduce the reforms to ensure that
traditional institutions take their rightful place. The government will
dialogue with the people of various sections and areas in the country. These
are the things we plan to introduce when we come to power”.
The Olubadan who spoke through one of his High Chiefs,
Tajudeen Ajibola advised Atiku to tackle insecurity in the country.
He also called for the creation of Ibadan State.
“On behalf of the Kabiesi, the Kabiesi said that we need
Ibadan State. The people of Ibadan, don’t you want Ibadan state?. We want you
to fix security in the country”.
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