Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Governor Seyi Makinde has banned the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo state, following the recent violence across Ibadan.The government declared the activities of the union illegal with immediate effect and also announced the taking over of all parks and garages in the state, The Nation reports.
A statement signed by the governor which was read by his chief of staff, Bisi Ilaka, asked the people of the state to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation.
The statement added that a combined security task force has been put in place in every community of the state for peace and order. The chief of staff disclosed this at the executive chamber of Makinde’s office, adding that the decision was reached after a due consultation with security stakeholders and security chiefs in the state.
He said: “While appreciating the good people of Oyo State for your steadfastness overtime and support for our administration, I want to reiterate our stand on the need to maintain peace and tranquillity in our state in order to engender commercial and human development. “After today’s deliberation with Security stakeholders meeting involving security chiefs and Government, we have resolved to proscribe the National UniThe government declared the activities of the union illegal with immediate effect and also announced the taking over of all parks and garages in the state, The Nation reports. A statement signed by the governor which was read by his chief of staff, Bisi Ilaka, asked the people of the state to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation. on of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) until further notice. “All activities of the Union remain illegal henceforth and we urge the people of the state to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation, as combined security task force in every community of the state, have been charged to take control and maintain peace and order. “To this end, all parks in the state have been taken over by the state government with immediate effect.” It should be noted that rival faction of the NURTW has been in leadership tussle since the electoral victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship and House of Assembly elections. A group which claimed to be loyal to the new governor said it will take over leadership of the union as soon as he comes into office.
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