- Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to introduce traditional institution reforms
- The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made this pledge in Ibadan, Oyo state capital
- According to him, traditional rulers have roles to play in order to maintain peace and security in their domains
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has pledged to introduce reforms in order to enhance the status of traditional institution in the country.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s democratic candidate disclosed this while speaking at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun on Thursday, January 19, The Cable reports.
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Prominent PDP leaders who accompanied Atiku to the palace included the Vice Presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, PDP National Chairman, Iyorcha Ayu, his predecessor, Prince Uche Secondus, Idris Wada, Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Dino Melaye, Namadi Sambo and Sule Lamido.
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Others are Ndidi Elumelu, Abdul Ningi, Boni Haruna, Lyel Imoke, Yakubu Dogara and Philip Aduda.
Those who were in Ibadan to receive the former Vice President included Chief Jumoke Akinjide, Chief Wole Oyelese and Hazeem Gbolarumi.
Atiku while speaking, told the Olubadan that his government when elected, would introduce reforms that will allow the traditional rulers to perform their roles as expected.
Atiku while admitting that Nigeria is currently facing issues like insecurity, noted that traditional rulers have roles to play in order to maintain peace and security in their domains.
He added that such reforms when introduced would place traditional rulers in a position to ensure peace and security in their areas.
The Nation Newspaper added that Olubadan who spoke through one of his High Chief, Tajudeen Ajibola advised Atiku to tackle insecurity in the country.
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He also called for the creation of Ibadan state.
Atiku Support Organisation dissolves state structures, liaison officers nationwide
Meanwhile, the national leadership of the Atiku Support Organisation (ASO) has announced dissolution of its state structures and its liaison officers nationwide.
The leadership said the decision becomes necessary to create room for the all important restructuring of the organization and for better delivery ahead of the February presidential election.
In a statement signed by ASO’s Director-General, Abubakar Kabir Babawo, assured it will continue to do all that is necessary in ensuring its members remain fully committed to its objectives.
Source: calabargistblog.com.ng
