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Jonathan wants constitutional roles for traditional rulers
African Examiner | Posted: Dec. 28,  2010
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President Goodluck Jonathan has said his administration will present before the
National Assembly next year, a bill that will grant  the traditional institution in the
country due recognition in the nation's constitution.

He stated this during the formal coronation ceremony of HRH, King Lot Justin
Ogiasa, Oke X, as the Obanema of Otuoke Kingdom in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa
State.

President Jonathan noted that while traditional rulers nationwide play key roles in
engendering peace and development in the country, there is no national law that
accords them constitutional recognition.

"I will work with the National Assembly to give proper recognition to the traditional
institution in Nigeria. There is no national law that recognises the traditional ruIers,
who play key roles in the unity and development of our country, and we have to
correct this. I will submit a bill on this before the National Assembly next year," the
President said.

The President also advised monarchs in the country to stay more in their domains
and pay closer attention to the needs of their subjects, saying "you cannot rule
your people from the diaspora".



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