Ogun Guber ’23: Ijebu Paramount Ruler, Awujale, Other Monarchs Endorse Gov Dapo Abiodun’s 2nd Term

Razaq Bamidele

 

Royal fathers/traditional rulers in Ijebuland, Ogun State Monday unanimously endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun for a second term in office.

 

Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona said: “You have worked assiduously these past three years and three months and you have justified why you deserve a second term in office.”

 

Oba Adetona, who was represented by the Dagburewa of Idowa, Oba Yunusa Adekoya spoke at the commissioning of Igan Road at Ago-Iwoye in Ijebu North Local Government Area.

 

His words: “The message is clear. You have done very well by fulfilling the promises made to us in 2019. 2023 is sure and our people will vote overwhelmingly for you.”

 

Also endorsing the governor Abiodun for another term, was the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye who said though he’s not a politician, the people of the great town “have come to tell me that it is Dapo Abiodun they want and not anyone else. You have restored confidence in government and for keeping the promises made to us during the electioneering campaign.”

 

The monarch used the opportunity to appreciate the governor for embarking on reconstruction work on the road linkng the University town to other Ijebu and Remo towns and villages.

 

The Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo was not left out in the endorsement matter as he restated the stance of other monarchs in Ijebuland, stressing that: “In the short period I have been an Oba, you have changed my perception about politicians as liars. Your words have been your bond. I can see development you have  brought into our towns.  We love you and our people have told me the year (2023) is yours without equivocation”.

 

The traditional rulers were backed by students and community leaders who urged the governor not to rest on his oars at ensuring sustenance of the momentum beyond the elections period.