Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said traditional rulers in the country deserve to be assigned constitutional roles.

Speaking when he received the Royal Fathers in Ila/Boluwaduro/Ifedayo Federal constituency and some Southwest lawmakers, he applauded traditional rulers on for their roles in keeping the peace in the country.

At the occasion, His Royal Majesty Oba (Barr) Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, the Orangun of Okeila submitted their proposal for the creation of Igbomina state in Southwest.

Kalu who doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Constitution Review commended traditional institutions for their significant contributions to the nation’s unity, saying that they should be accorded roles in the ongoing constitutional amendment process.

On their proposal for creation of Igbomina state, Kalu commended the delegation for their believe that the dividends of democracy will trickle down better to the grassroots if a state is given to their people.

He however urged them to ensure that they fulfill all the provisions of the constitution in terms of documenting all that is required for state creation, assuring that if it’s done, it will be taken to the next level.

Earlier, the His Royal Majesty Oba (Barr) Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin and member representing Ila/Boluwaduro/Ifedayo Federal constituency, Hon. Clement Akanni in their separate remarks commended the Deputy Speaker for the work he’s doing in the constitution review committee.

They informed him that notable personalities that represent part of osun, Kwara and Ekiti states are agitating for Igbomina state, adding that they have the necessary ingredients of becoming a state.