We’re Closest to People, Use Us to Tackle Insecurity, Ooni Tells Tinubu 

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi-Ojaja II, has charged President Bola Tinubu to make use of traditional rulers, being the closest to the people, to tackle the issue of insecurity bedeviling the nation.

Ooni gave the advice Friday during courtesy visit by National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) to the President at the State House, Abuja.

The traditional ruler, who is also the co-chair of traditional rulers of Nigeria, said,  “There are areas we will like to work with you, one of which is security. It is time to use us the more, we are not saying we are idle…but to make your work easier, use us.

“The foundation of this country today are the traditional rulers. We are here to pledge our loyalty and support.  We want to work with you to ensure you leave a legacy.

“Don’t underestimate what traditional rulers can do”, he said.