Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, made a revelation during the commissioning of the Iseyin campus of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso. He shared that while he prostrates for kings publicly, they bow down to him in private. This statement emphasized the importance of respecting both age and position in Yoruba culture. Obasanjo highlighted that the position of the governor is superior to that of any king, underlining the significance of showing respect accordingly. His remarks came as he addressed a gathering of traditional rulers, reminding them of the cultural values in Yoruba land.
Obasanjo scolds traditional rulers, saying, "Kings bow to me privately, I show respect to them publicly"
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