The Ondo Government has warned “minor chiefs” in the state to desist from wearing beaded crowns, saying they are liable to three years imprisonment if they fail to obey directives.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, made this known while addressing newsmen in Akure.
“On the warning on wearing of crowns, it’s just an affirmation of the existing laws of the state that prohibits anybody who is not an Oba to put on a beaded crown.
“All minor chiefs are not allowed to wear crowns.
“Traditional institution is one that we cherish so much and value. We want to do everything humanly possible to protect the integrity, image and importance of that institution.
“Any minor chief who goes against the directive will be subjected to trial in the law court and he is liable to two or three years imprisonment,” he stated.
Takuro said the state government has received some complaints from some communities, adding…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
