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\"Lagos<\/p>\n

The Lagos State Government has warned against assuming chieftaincy titles without official approval.<\/p>\n

It declared that violators would face arrest and prosecution under the Obas and Chiefs Law of Lagos State, 2015.<\/p>\n

Mr Bolaji Robert, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.<\/p>\n

The commissioner described the trend of self-proclaimed traditional rulers as unhealthy, causing tension, confusion, and crises.<\/p>\n

He explained that such unauthorised titles, particularly those using royal appellations such as \u2018Oba\u2019, \u2018His Royal Majesty\u2019 or \u2018His Royal Highness\u2019, are illegal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe preponderance of these self-acclaimed chieftaincy titles has reached an alarming level, rendering efforts at curbing these untoward excesses largely ineffective.<\/p>\n

\u201cSections 15, 16, 17, 18, and 20 of the 2015 law clearly outline the procedures for filling vacancies and granting such titles,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Robert said that the ministry remains the only authority empowered to approve chieftaincy titles in Lagos State.<\/p>\n

He said that Section 21, Paragraphs 2(a-d), and Section 23, Paragraphs (a & b), prohibited the assumption of royal titles and the use of royal paraphernalia.<\/p>\n

According to him, this includes the use of beaded crowns, beaded shoes, staffs and horse whisks by anyone not recognised by the government.<\/p>\n

The commissioner disclosed that the state government is set to enforce the law and, henceforth, bring violators to justice.<\/p>\n

He warned that any chieftaincy title conferred without the governor\u2019s approval was null and void, stating that offenders could face up to two years\u2019 imprisonment as prescribed by the law.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuch actions will be viewed strongly as a deliberate infraction and affront to the traditional institution in the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndividuals currently holding unauthorised titles are urged to desist immediately.<\/p>\n

\u201cFailure to comply with this directive may result in necessary actions, including legal proceedings in accordance with the extant laws,\u201d Robert said.<\/p>\n

The commissioner also called on residents to report any instances of unauthorised conferment of chieftaincy titles to the ministry or security agencies for prompt action.<\/p>\n

He said that the measures were necessary to protect and uphold the sanctity and integrity of the traditional institution in the state.<\/p>\n

Robert added that the measures would also\u00a0preserve the most cherished culture and tradition from disrepute. (NAN)<\/p>\n

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