BREAKING; Why Alaafin, Olubadan were prevented from entering the Stadium – Governor Makinde
The Oyo State government on Thursday, Sept. 2, issued a statement explaining why the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, were prevented from gaining entry to the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan.
According to the statement signed by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, the inability of the 2 Monarchs to gain access to the new stadium was as a result of the huge crowd that swarmed the main gate, thereby blocking it.
He insisted that this obstructed the movement of the Monarchs’ convoys to the designated VVIP Drop Off zone.
He added that the Monarchs were very important to the Oyo State Government to be prevented from attending the event, to which they had been duly invited.
He further explained, “What happened was that security operatives advised that the drivers of the revered monarchs make their way through another gate, since their convoys were unable to access the VVIP Drop Off Zone from the gate they entered through.”
“From the VVIP Drop Off Zone, it would be easy for the monarchs to access the VVIP box without meandering through the stairs, as that would have unduly stressed them given their age.”
“His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde wishes to categorically state that the Alaafin and the Olubadan were well-expected at the event and that their seats were reserved, “the statement reads.
