The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has blamed the recent issues between Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on external forces.
CCII in a statement Monday by its publicity secretary, Kola Olomide, accused the external forces of being bent on escalating the situation.
CCII said in the statement that the said issues between Governor Makinde and Oba Ladoja have been amicably resolved.
Quoting the CCII president-general, Ajeniyi Ajewole, the statement noted that the disagreement had been addressed through internal dialogue and traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms in Ibadanland.
“The issues between Governor Makinde and the Olubadan have been resolved amicably, and the external forces that attempted to create a crisis around the situation have been defeated.
“The development reflects the strength of Ibadan’s internal leadership structure and the long-standing relationship between the two leaders.
“The disagreement never reached a level that required outside interference because Ibadan elders and stakeholders promptly intervened,” he said.
Chief Ajewole added: “Nobody is planning to impeach Governor Makinde, and nobody is also planning to remove the Olubadan from his throne.”
Describing attempts by external actors to escalate the situation as unnecessary and unhelpful, he said Ibadan has the capacity to manage its own affairs, adding that the relationship between the governor and the Olubadan remains rooted in mutual respect and a father-and-son bond.
“If there is any disagreement between the governor and the Olubadan, it will always be settled internally because their relationship is that of a son and father,” he stated.