A group under the aegis of Middle Belt Patriots has called on Awujale of Ijebu Kingdom, Ọba Sikiru Kayode Adetona to tread with caution and not to associate with the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
According to the group, this is because of the alleged role played by the former governor in the killings in Southern Kaduna which raised concerns among the Middle Belt people.
The group disclosed this in a statement issued by its General Secretary, Patrick Anun on Sunday in Abuja while reacting to the chieftaincy title (Gbobaniyi) conferred on the former governor by the Awujale.
The statement added that honouring an individual with such a controversial background may not align with the values and principles that have guided the Yoruba traditional institution throughout its rich history.
The statement read in part, “We hope this letter finds you in good health and prosperity. It is with deep respect and concern that we address this correspondence to the esteemed Ijebu Kingdom. We have recently become aware of the Kingdom’s association with Nasir El-Rufai, and we wish to express our profound reservations regarding this decision.