*Says focus on development. By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), on Sunday, asked traditional rulers across
*Says focus on development.
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), on Sunday, asked traditional rulers across Yorubaland to stop supremacy battles, egocentric fighting and needless altercations
YCE Secretary General, Chief Oladipo Oyewole who gave the task, said the royal fathers should rather focus on development and empowerment of their people, particularly the youths.
He stressed that there is the need for the traditional rulers to seek peace and embrace unity for development and progress in the entire Yorubaland
” Enough of these supremacy battles, egocentric fighting and needless altercations. Our revered thrones are Institutions meant to unite and uplift, not divide,” he said.
The YCE Secretary General added, “There must be harmony among our traditional rulers for us to maintain the leadership position we inherited from our forebears. Yoruba land must remain united as one family for more goals to be harnessed”.
“At this time, Yorubaland is facing serious challenges, ranging from insecurity to youth unemployment. Our traditional rulers must be above petty rivalries and work together for the good of all their people”.
The Yoruba Council of Elders noted that continued disunity among royal institutions could erode public trust and weaken the influence of the Yoruba traditional system as well as the hard earned leadership position of Yoruba Race among Black people
Stressing the importance of the preservation of Yoruba cultural
values, he charged monarchs to reflect on the values of Omoluabi (which translates to doing things correctly to gain honour, integrity, and mutual respect to be able to lead with dignity.
On the roles of aides and media handlers of monarchs in Yorubaland, the YCE Secretary General cautioned them to stop fanning the flames of crisis through reckless statements and divisive actions that may inflame the Institutions.
“We strongly advise media aides and close associates of our traditional rulers to stop
creating conflicts. They should stop tarnishing the image of our royal fathers and desist from any attempt to ridicule the Yoruba culture. Enough is enough”.
The council also urged all stakeholders to prioritise activities that will enhance the growth of peace, encourage cultural unity, and create room for development.
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