Why We Postponed National Ceremony – Tribal Leaders

The Inter-Tribal Traditional Leaders Association of Nigeria (ITTLAN) has postponed its National Unity and Excellence Award Ceremony, scheduled for 29th October 2026, due to preparations for the forthcoming election campaigns.

In a statement made available to journalists yesterday, the secretary of the Association’s Award Planning Committee, Oba  Alani Kolawole Adeyemi, said the decision followed appeals from some awardees and special guests of honour involved in preparations for campaigns at the presidential and state levels.

Adeyemi, who is also the Oba Yoruba Gombi, said the ceremony had been postponed indefinitely but not cancelled.

He added that all nominations and selections remained valid, assuring awardees and guests that a new date would be announced after consultations.

“As a responsible and responsive Association, we have considered these appeals in good faith.

“We want all our Awardees and Special Guests to participate fully without any clash with the important national assignment of election campaign preparations,” he said.

Adeyemi apologised to awardees, guests, partners and members of the public for any inconvenience caused by the postponement.

He also thanked them for their understanding and continued support, reaffirming ITTLAN’s commitment to promoting national unity, peace and peaceful coexistence through the traditional institution.