Traditional Rulers Pay Courtesy Visit to Pres. Tinubu, Ooni of Ife Says Monarchs are Grounded to Fight Insecurity

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi-Ojaja II, said traditional rulers are well grounded to fight insecurity in the country.

Ooni stated this during a meeting of President Bola Tinubu with traditional rulers from across the country at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday, June 9.

The meeting, which is part of President Tinubu’s consultations with various stakeholders across the country, is expected to discuss sundry issues, including how to achieve national healing and the unity of the country.

The Ooni of Ife urged President Tinubu to employ the services of traditional rulers to tackle the menace of insecurity. Ooni, who is also the co-chair of traditional rulers of Nigeria, said, “There are areas we would like to work with you, one of which is security. It is time to use us more, we are not saying we are idle…but to make your work easier, use us.

Earlier, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, said the visit is a normal tradition by the monarchs whenever there’s a change in leadership of the country.

He said the monarchs are people of different professions, from the military to judiciary and businessmen, who have what it takes to contribute to the progress of the society, saying, “whenever you reach out to us, we will be here.”

The Sultan, who said the monarchs do not envy President Tinubu at this time with the numerous challenges facing the country, however, expressed confidence that with the combination of himself and Vice President Kashim Shettima, they will deliver.