Transportation

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to the government of Osun State to commence the reconstruction of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan.

In a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr Alli Ibrheem, Oba Akanbi described the road as the life-wire of Osun State in terms of road networks, stating that its neglect has done a lot of economic harm to the state.

While commending Governor Oyetola for his readiness to fix the road, he enjoined politicians to stop politicizing development, saying the road is crucial to re-awakening the commercial, bilateral relationship between Osun and Oyo States.

The Monarch lauded Osun and Oyo state governments for the bilateral understanding that aided the approval by the two states, noting its reconstruction would in no small way ameliorate passengers’ plight and boost the economy of the two states.

He said no patriot of the two states would consider such a project of monumental benefit a wasteful project, urging politicians to stop politicizing development.

The Paramount ruler of Iwoland lamented the deplorable state of the road, disclosing some traders were now avoiding Osun State because of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road network.

He beseeched the government on prompt reconstruction, saying the people of Osun West in particular and Osun State by extension would forever be grateful to his government.

“Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road is the economic life-wire of Osun State and in particular, Osun West Senatorial District in terms of road networks. That is the only straight road connecting Lagos and Ibadan with Osun State. Its economic advantage to Nigeria and the Geo political zone is enormous “

“While I commend the government of both Osun and Oyo States for the bilateral understanding that aided the approval, I appeal to the Osun State Government to “wait no more”. They two are wonderful governors whose performances are enviable. They have set a pace for other leaders to follow, that party affiliation should be set aside when development is involved”

“I urge politicians in every state to emulate these wonderful personalities. Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road is acute to strengthen the commercial and economic relationship of Osun with many states. Osun Patriots should look beyond politics. We should stop politicizing development”

“Every bad road is criminals’ hideout. The status of the road is causing a lot of accidents. I know the time has come for people to smile on this road. The government should be fast. I’m eager to see my People smiling. Oyetola put a smile on our faces”

Adenitan Akinola

News

Oluwo of Iwo,  Oba AbdRasheed Akanbi has joined scores of dignitaries paying homage to the Olubadan Designate,  High Chief Lekan Balogun.

Oba Akanbi who led other chiefs to the residence of High Chief Balogun at Alarere in Ibadan was given a royal welcome by Olubadan traditional drummers.

Oba Akanbi who described High Chief Lekan Balogun as an epitome of humility emphasized that with his wealth of experience,  Ibadanland would witness tremendous development during his reign as Olubadan of Ibadanland.

He prayed for good health and long life for the Olubadan-in-waiting and later had a private discussion with him and his wife which he described as a son to father’s talk.

Oba Akanbi noted that his history could not be completed without Aliiwo, the home of his maternal family  as he lived at the compound for years and could not forget the hospitality of the people which had a great impact in his upbringing.

Responding, the Olubadan Designate, High Chief
Lekan Balogun appreciated the visit and promised that the mutual relationship that had existed from the days of the founding father of Aliiwo would be sustained during his reign.

Ridwan Fasasi

Yoruba

Olúwo ti Ìwóm ọba Abdulrasheed Akanbi ti fi àidùnú rẹ̀ hàn lórí bí wọ́n ti se àwárí bùba ajínigbé sètùtù ní agbègbè rẹ̀.

Ọba Akanbi nínú àtẹ̀jáde tó fi síta ni ó jẹ́ ohuntí ó yani lẹ́nu pé àwọn ènìyàn ìlú Ìwó sì léè pani sètùtù lẹ́yìn gbogbo ìpolongo rẹ̀ lórí dídẹ́kun irú ìwà ibi bẹ́ẹ̀.

Ó wá rọ àwọn àjọ elétò àabò láti sisẹ́ ìwádi wọn dójú àmìn lórí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ ọ̀hún.

Ọba Akanbi ẹnití ó ní Ìwó jẹ́ ìlú tí wọ́n mọ̀ mọn mí mọrírì ẹ̀mín ènìyàn tó wà ní ẹnikẹ́ni tí wọ́n bá mú pé ó ńta ẹ̀yà ara ènìyàn ni kí wọ́n fọwọ́ ti wọn fi ńmu ọ̀daràn mu.

Ọba alayé náà ni wọ́n yio sàgbékalẹ̀ ìgbìmọ̀ aláabo kan tí yio ma jẹ́ alagàta láàrin ìlú àti àwọn òsìsẹ́ aláabo láti léè máà ta wọ́n lólobó bí wọ́n bá kẹ́ẹ́fín ìwà ìpani finisètùtù èyíkèyí.

Ajadosu/Dada Yẹmisi

Crime

Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has expressed disappointment over the discovery of a ritualist den in his domain.

Oba Akanbi in a statement said it was unbelievable that Iwo residents could still kill for rituals despite his frequent anti-ritual campaigns.

He described the perpetrators as evil minded residents of Iwoland, urging security agencies to conduct a full investigation into the incident.

Oba Akanbi, who maintained that Iwo was known for morality and respect for human lives, said anyone caught dealing in human parts should be treated as criminal.

The monarch noted that security committee would be set up to liaise between the town and the security agencies to give them tip-off about suspicious ritual murdering.

Wasiu Ajadosu