Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, the state Assembly and Wale Babalakin have asked new Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdu-Rasheed Akanbi to ensure that peace reigns during his reign.
They gave the charge during the presentation of staff of office and instrument of appointment to the newly installed monarch.
According to Aregbesola the monarch must realise that people over whom the traditional ruler presides are diverse politically, ideologically, temperamentally, socially and by moral disposition.
Aregbesola said, "Not all of them will readily agree with you and many of them will say or do things you will consider abhorrent. But they are all your subjects and you are required to preside over them with tact and wisdom in a way that will enable you to get the best out of them.
"A leader must also be a unifying person and must never constitute a divisive agent. There are two kings whose reign the Yoruba never
forget. These are the king whose reign is peaceful and the one whose reign is characterised by turmoil and scattering."
Speaking on the occasion, Oba Akanbi pledged that his reign would focus on the pursuit of economic liberation of his people.
He said he would continue to advocate for a massive utilisation of locally sourced materials for the production of goods
His words, "I am here to serve my people. I am here to take my homeland to that height that it deserves among the comity of modern cities of the world. "
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Wale Babalakin, described the coronation as the most singular notable event in recent
history of the town and the state.
He commended the people of Iwo land
for the maturity they employed in choosing the monarch without any rancour.
Babalakin noted that Osun has the most concentration of cities in the
country, which presents any monarch and government both challenges
assets.
He stated that the peaceful selection of the new monarch would
be a harbinger of good things to come to the town and statem
Osun State House of Assembly charged the new Oluwo of Iwoland to lead in the crusade for peaceful coexistence, community development, security and improved commerce.
They also urged the monarch as custodian of tradition to protect the cultures and virtues of Yoruba people.
The Assembly made the call through a statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Strategy, Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye to congratulate the monarch on his coronation and presentation of staff office.
Oba Abdul-Rasheed mounted the throne about three years after the demise of his predecessor, the late Oba Asiru Olatunbosun Tadese who died on February 18, 2013.
The Assembly which stressed that Iwo is known for cattle keeping and abattoir management , urged the monarch to do everything possible to promote this venture and possibly modernise it.
It implored the monarch to also explore landmarks and tourism potential in the ancient town.
Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, the state Assembly and Wale Babalakin have asked new Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdu-Rasheed Akanbi to ensure that peace reigns during his reign.
They gave the charge during the presentation of staff of office and instrument of appointment to the newly installed monarch.
According to Aregbesola the monarch must realise that people over whom the traditional ruler presides are diverse politically, ideologically, temperamentally, socially and by moral disposition.
Aregbesola said, "Not all of them will readily agree with you and many of them will say or do things you will consider abhorrent. But they are all your subjects and you are required to preside over them with tact and wisdom in a way that will enable you to get the best out of them.
"A leader must also be a unifying person and must never constitute a divisive agent. There are two kings whose reign the Yoruba never
forget. These are the king whose reign is peaceful and the one whose reign is characterised by turmoil and scattering."
Speaking on the occasion, Oba Akanbi pledged that his reign would focus on the pursuit of economic liberation of his people.
He said he would continue to advocate for a massive utilisation of locally sourced materials for the production of goods
His words, "I am here to serve my people. I am here to take my homeland to that height that it deserves among the comity of modern cities of the world. "
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Wale Babalakin, described the coronation as the most singular notable event in recent
history of the town and the state.
He commended the people of Iwo land
for the maturity they employed in choosing the monarch without any rancour.
Babalakin noted that Osun has the most concentration of cities in the
country, which presents any monarch and government both challenges
assets.
He stated that the peaceful selection of the new monarch would
be a harbinger of good things to come to the town and statem
Osun State House of Assembly charged the new Oluwo of Iwoland to lead in the crusade for peaceful coexistence, community development, security and improved commerce.
They also urged the monarch as custodian of tradition to protect the cultures and virtues of Yoruba people.
The Assembly made the call through a statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Strategy, Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye to congratulate the monarch on his coronation and presentation of staff office.
Oba Abdul-Rasheed mounted the throne about three years after the demise of his predecessor, the late Oba Asiru Olatunbosun Tadese who died on February 18, 2013.
The Assembly which stressed that Iwo is known for cattle keeping and abattoir management , urged the monarch to do everything possible to promote this venture and possibly modernise it.
It implored the monarch to also explore landmarks and tourism potential in the ancient town.
Written by NEWSTRAWL ONLINE UPDATE
Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner
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