It is more difficult to be a monarch than be a governor- Ladoja

By Seyifunmi Odunuga

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has said that it is easier to function as  a Governor than function as a monarch.

The Olubadan stated this through his Media Aid, Adeola Oloko while receiving Oba Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal,the Oniru of Iru,Lagos state in his Bodija,Ibadan residence this Monday afternoon.

Oba Ladoja who was Oyo State former Governor, noted that whereas government has  coercive powers, monarchs do not.The Olubadan contended further that there is no definable pattern of funding for monarchs, whereas this is not so with the  Government.

According to him,there is an  imperative to give constitutional role for traditional rulers,given our closeness to the grassroots.He stated further that the expectation of the people, concerning the Olubadan stool is very high with very massive jurisdiction. Said he: "This is why we think  outside the box in order not to let our people with very high expectation  down."

The Olubadan recalled with nostalgia his years in Lagos, particularly Lagos Island,adding it was worth-while.

Earlier,the Oniru,Oba Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal had extolled the virtues of Olubadan.The Oniru,who was himself a former Commissioner in Lagos State,told Kabiyesi how exciting and challenging it seems for a former public office holder to function as a monarch.

Those who joined Olubadan to welcome Oniru include Ekarun Balogun,High Chief Sharafadeen Alli  and former Senate Leader, Agbaakin Olubadan, Chief Teslim Folarin.The Oniru was accompanied by many chiefs and aides.