A traditional ruler in Osun state, Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has called for constitutional recognition of monarchs to enable them to perform their functions in line with the extant law.
He expressed displeasure over the ‘relegation’ of kings and their prevention from involving in the running of affairs of government.
He stated this during the launching of his book titled ‘Code of Kings’ in commemoration of his 7th year on the throne at Marriott hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Monday.
He said, “the future of this country is the monarchical system of government. The military system will not work and the politicians alone can not do it. The monarchy should be well recognized. Politicians need somebody to always check them to ensure balance. The only people that can do check and balances are the royal fathers.
“You can see the kind of corruption in the land. If there is nobody to check politicians on corruption and bad governance, where are we heading to?
“We have to prepare Kings for that role and I have seen that dream that we are going to be constitutionally recognized. Every problem in the town fall on the kings. Government can not handle security better. The kings know what is going on in their towns.”
He explained that the book, code of kings set the standard for kings to represent custom and tradition, saying “Kings are the representatives of God and they should not bow for any other thing.
“So, I’m the custodian of tradition and culture. Religion starts from the palace. There is a lot in the Code of Kings. History, royal culture, and tradition,” Oluwo added.
The event was attended by Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, former national commissioner of INEC, Prof Lai Olurode, veteran journalist, Alhaji Liadi Tella, football star, Obafemi Martins, representative of APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, representatives of Lagos governor, among others.
