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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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Don't Remain Silent When You're Being Oppressed -Don Tells Students

 


The Chairperson of the Anti-Cultism Campaign Committee at the University of Ibadan Centre for Social Orientation (CenSo), Professor Helen Labeodan, has advised students across the country to speak up whenever they are oppressed or intimidated by their seniors.

Labeodan made this statement while addressing students of the International School, Ibadan, at the University of Ibadan.

She advised the students to speak up whenever they are harassed, intimidated, or bullied by their seniors, classmates, or any individual. Labeodan emphasized that harassment, intimidation, and bullying typically have detrimental effects on the victim’s psyche.

She also added that perpetrators may face consequences later in life because “everything that goes around comes around.”

She cautioned the students to be vigilant as they prepare to enter higher institutions. She also advised the students to adhere to societal norms and values and to conduct themselves in a manner that brings respect and honor.

“If you are harassed, intimidated, or bullied, please speak up. I urge you to speak up whenever you are harassed, intimidated, or bullied by your seniors, classmates, or any individual. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying typically have detrimental effects on the victim’s psyche.

“Perpetrators may face consequences later in life because everything that goes around comes around. Students should be vigilant as they prepare to enter higher institutions, adhere to societal norms and values, and conduct themselves in a manner that brings respect and honor

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