By Paul Effiong, Abuja
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on his successful coronation last Saturday.
The speaker, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, welcomed Oyo people and the Yoruba as a whole to a new era, urging the monarch to use his revered position to unify the people.
Urging Oba Owoade to use his influence on the people positively, the speaker restated his commitment to empower traditional rulers with constitutional roles.
He stressed that traditional rulers, as critical stakeholders and natural leaders in African societies, should be given their due regard.
Abbas wished Oba Owoade a successful reign and prayed for peace in his kingdom.
