A MONARCH IN LAGOS STATE SEEK CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE FOR TRADITIONAL RULERS
The paramount ruler of Igbogbo town in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Oba Semiu Kasali, on Wednesday advocated the provision of constitutional roles to traditional rulers in the country. Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, spoke ahead of activities to officially crown him as the paramount ruler of the ancient town of Ikorodu. There had been discussions for and against granting constitutional recognition to traditional institution within the country’s democratic framework. According to Kasali, who is a lawyer by profession, the traditional institutions have come of age and should have statutory roles to fast track desired changes in their communities. He said, “I believe that the traditional institution should be accorded more opportunities in the present democratic setting that we have now. “Whatever becomes of the traditional ruler anywhere would be determined by the way and manner that person comports himself in that capacity. “As a traditional ruler you are the father of all, irrespect...