The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has explained that the chieftaincy titles in Ogbomosho land is available for only those willing to spend money towards the town’s development.
The Monarch stated this in a widely circulated video online.
“If you want to own an Ogbomoso chieftaincy, you don’t need to give Soun any money, but we will tell you what to do to build the town; that’s the truth.
“You see that market — it is built by an individual that wants to have a chieftaincy and I have told you that we will build 10 of its kind to North and South [LGA]. And it will be built by anyone who shows interest in the chieftaincy,” he was quoted saying in the video.
The monarch also emphasised the prestige and responsibility associated with Ogbomoso chieftaincies.
“Soun chieftaincy is not small. If you want a cheap chieftaincy go elsewhere but if you want an Ogbomoso chieftaincy it requires you a lot of money,” he added, clarifying that this ‘money’ refers to investment in the community rather than personal enrichment.
