As each of these prominent Kings continued to embark on the journey of no return, rumors, sentiments, and hearsay started to fill the air. Many painted the Governor as the mastermind behind the sudden death of Oyo's most respected monarchs. But when the speculations and assumptions got to a stage, Governor Makinde had to clear his name by denying any foul play or wrongdoing in the death of iconic monarchs in the state. A brief walk into the past.
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By Eric Teniola
THE late Ataoja of Oshogbo, Oba Iyiola Oyewale Matanmi, who was crowned on July 7, 1976 and died in August 2010, ruled for 34 years. It was during his reign that Osogbo was made the Capital of Osun State. Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko (1885-1904) was the ninth Emir of Katsina between 1906-1944. He ruled for 38 years.
He was succeeded by his son, Alhaji Usman Nagogo (1905-1981) who also ruled for 37 years. He was the father of the late Major-General Hassan Usman Katsina, the first military governor of Northern Nigeria. The Sarkin of Gobir, Alhaji Muhammadu Bara reigned from 1975 to 2004, and ruled for 29 years.