Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta
L-R- The Awujale of Ijebu Kingdom, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona; Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, after a closed door meeting at the governor’s office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The face off between two paramount rulers in Ogun State, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona and Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo may soon end as they both met with the State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun behind a closed doors Wednesday.
The two first class monarchs have in the last few weeks been trading words over supremacy, the development many people have condemned.
While answering questions from newsmen after the closed door meeting, the governor disclosed that the monarchs came to discuss how peace and tranquility will continue to reign in the state.
He declined to comment on the lingering face off, saying that the Yoruba customs and tradition give full respect and honour to traditional rulers, adding that Ogun people know their pre-eminent status and they are one and will remain one.
According to him, “I don’t want you to go and write anything out of context. Yes, we are here, our fathers are here to see me. Of course, we deliberated on so many things. I’m sure you want to say what is happening.
“Indeed, nothing is happening. They came here to see the possibility of how to make sure we have peace in the state, among so many other things that we did.
“Don’t forget that this would be the first time I would have the opportunity – I’ve shown my appreciation before for the 40th anniversary, so, it is an opportunity for me to still show that.
“So, if you think that you want to ask that what is the outcome, outcome of what? We have come here to deliberate and as …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
