A traditional ruler in Ibadan, Oyo State, Aare Onibon of Ibadan land, Olooye Adegboyega Adegoke, has called for the involvement of traditional institutions in governance due to their closeness to the people.

He said this is necessary because of the incessant clash among warring groups and civil disturbance in Ibadan metropolis.
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Adegoke while addressing the press on Friday after his promotion from Bada Balogun of Ibadanland to Are Onibon by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, said the role of traditional rulers in local security is essential.

He also promised to bring more developmental projects into the city so as to create more employment opportunities for young elements in the state.

He called for constitutional amendment by the National Assembly to accommodate roles for traditional rulers in governance.

Are Onibon, who is the Founder of Adegboyega Adegoke Resource Centre (AARC), an NGO saddled with responsibility of empowering less privileged people and youths, said security is germane to the peaceful coexistence of any community and national development.

He said it is high time for the government to take security issues more seriously by delegating constitutional roles to traditional rulers.

This according to him, would afford them to have first hands information on security issues in their various communities and as such, they would know how to address any security challenge that may arise from their domains.

Olooye Adegoke, who is the Executive Director Finance and Chief Financial Officer of OES Energy Services noted that to reduce insecurity to the barest minimal there should be responsibility for traditional rulers across the board, which should be spelt out constitutionally.

He maintained that security is the backbone of any society, which is tied to its social, political, economic and cultural growth.

According to him, “Inadequacy of this vital ingredient of development has led to all manner of social ills, including violent crimes such as armed robbery, ritual killings, child trafficking and other crimes.’

He attributed  the lingering insecurity in the society to lack of job opportunities and bad economy.

He maintained that government on its part should make traditional rulers more responsible constitutionally to their domain to reduce social vices to the barest minimum.
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