Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege: Politicians Must Keep Their Hands Off Kingship Selection

As the Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, prepares to mark his 60th birthday, the monarch reflects on an extraordinary journey from the streets of Mushin to the newsroom, the lecture hall and ultimately the throne. In this revealing interview with Sunday Okobi, the professor of Communication Studies recounts how journalism shaped his worldview, speaks on faith, leadership and public service, and delivers a strong warning against the growing politicisation of kingship selection, which he says is eroding the dignity and credibility of the traditional institution. Excerpt

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