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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Medians Not Dumpsites, Oyo Govt. Warns Residents

 



The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, warned residents to stop dumping refuse on medians, road sides, warning that any one caught in the act would be punished according to the extant of the law.

The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Mojeed Mogbonjubola, stated this during a visit and monitoring of the major roads.

He said in the government’s bid at ensuring an environmental friendly State, the Ministry has commenced the clearing and evacuation of bushes and dumps on major road Medians.

He declared that the present administration is poised at ensuring a clean environment across the State.

He however charged residents to collaborate with Government at achieving the noble feat, through environmental law compliance.

The Commissioner further warned residents, passersby, and maketers that henceforth, walkways, roadsides, highways would no longer be tolerated as trading zones.

He declared that occupants of such areas should vacate, so the infrastructures can serve its purposes.

He educated that the road medians which had been ignorantly misconstrued for dumpsite, are deliberately, and purposely constructed for the safety of pedestrians to cross roads, the allowance of smoother traffic flow, the reduction of risks of head-on collisions, the enhancement of aesthetics and pleasant view of the road and environment at large.

In another dimension, the Commissioner reemphasized the commitment of the present administration towards make all public schools’, conducive to learning.

According to the Commissioner, all shanties, illegal structures and shops attached to school buildings would be removed at the expiration of deadline issued to the owners.

Mr Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola emphasized, that Oyo State Government, would not hesitate to enforce sanction to every individuals, corporate bodies and groups committing environmental infractions, irrespective of how highly placed. Areas monitored by the Commissioner include: Mokola-Dugbe-Ring Road, and Mokola -Sango-U.I-Ojoo axis.

He clarified that the evacuation exercise would be carried out in all the zones in the State

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