Security Agents Stop Alaafin, Olubadan from Attending Lekan Salami Stadium Inauguration

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Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, were reportedly prevented by security agents from attending the inauguration of the remodelled Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday.

NewsmakersNG learned that the first class traditional rulers left in anger after security operatives deployed at the entrance of the stadium prevented them from going in.

The Punch reports that 82-year-old Alaafin and 93-year-old Olubadan were made to wait for almost 30 minutes as security agents at the gate insisted that just one of the aides would be allowed to go in with each of the monarchs.

Spokeperson for Olubadan, Chief Adeola Oloko, confirmed the incident.

Responding to an inquiry, Oloko said, “Very true despite having the entry requirements.”

Oloko said the monarch did not have anything against Governor Seyi Makinde, who he said, did a wonderful job but blamed the overzealous security agents for what he called lack of discretion.

The spokesman for Alaafin, Bode Durojaye, also confirmed the incident.

He said, “Overzealousness of the security agents there prevented the Alaafin from entering. I did not go but I have just been briefed.”

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