The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, yesterday, charged Ibadan family heads (the mogajis) to ensure that law and order do not break down as campaigns begin in their various localities.

The monarch gave charge at the installation of new mogajis held at the ancient Aliiwo Palace in Ibadan.

Olubadan palace

In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by his Personal Assistant (Media), Oladele Ogunsola, Oba Balogun urged the new mogajis to remain his eyes and ears in their respective family compounds.

The Olubadan, who urged the mogajis not to let him be in the dark of whatever goes on around them, said: “Our forebears that instituted the idea did not make a mistake. It was done in realisation of the age-long wise-saying that a king’s ears in every nook and cranny means availability of people to give the king information.

“You owe it a duty to be responsive and responsible, especially in the area of security. Another general election is around the corner and the tendency for thuggery and violence cannot be ruled out and that’s why you must be proactive and ensure that the youths in your respective compounds are properly guarded and guided.”

Oba Balogun further charged the newly-installed family heads not to engage in land speculation, saying that the idea of revoking already sold lands by their forebears should not be given thought at all.