Culture

Owa Obokun Sues for Peace And Unity in Ijesaland

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By Isaac Haastrup

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba  Adesuyi Haastrup, says he will work with the state government and its panel of inquiry into the immediate and remote causes of the mayhem at Esa Oke as he sues for peace in the ancient town.

Oba Haastrup stated this when the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba  Adeyemi Adediran came to brief him about the land and chieftaincy incident that disrupted the peace of the town, leaving about twenty-five people, including police, injured. 

The traditional ruler appealed to the people of Esa-Oke and Ido Ajegunle to eschew violence and embrace dialogue to resolve the lingering crisis between the two communities.

Describing the incident as disturbing and uncivil, the paramount ruler of Ijesaland urged the warring parties to sheathe their swords and allow dialogue to prevent further destruction of lives and property in the sleeping towns. 

Oba Haastrup urged  the Osun State police  command to intensity efforts at protecting the residents  while the investigation is ongoing

Earlier,  the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran said he

narrowed escaped into the bush when the  perpetrators of the dastardly entered the palace and  set his Land Cruiser Jeep ablaze  

Ido Ajegunle is a border village between Ekiti and Osun State.

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Crime

Oba Aromolaran Condemns Ilesa Cult Killings

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By Olufunke Adeosun

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran has condemned Tuesday’s night cult killing in Ilesa, describing it as alien to the culture of the land.

Oba Aromolaran, while reacting to the recurrent bloody clashes between the Eye and Aye confraternities in Ijesaland, said all hands must be on deck to check the barbaric behaviour.

The paramount ruler regretted that several efforts had been made in the past to address the menace to no avail, challenging the security agencies to deploy more intelligent network security to curb the ravaging problem of cultists in society.

He pointed out that the constitution of a youth vanguard known as Omo Owa, Omo Ekun, and the administration of traditional oaths to some youths to renounce membership in different cultist groups had been part of the measure to stop the menace.

He regretted that this did not effectively bring the antisocial behaviour under check.

The Owa Obokun urged the State and Federal governments to take decisive action on the madness to prevent more loss of lives.

Meanwhile, efforts to speak with the police Public Relations Officer, Osun State Command, Yemisi Opalola to ascertain the number of casualties of the recent attacks proved abortive as her phone was busy all through.

However, sketchy information at hand put the number at six.

Among those allegedly killed were identified as Sikiru Onibread at Roundabout and Igwe in the Igbogi area.

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Culture

Radio Nigeria Ibadan ZD Visits Owa Obokun, Elerinmo

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The Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran has urged the Federal Government to review the retirement age of Civil servants.

Oba Aromolaran made the call when he received the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, led by the Zonal Director, Mr. Dominic Mokikan at his palace in Ilesha, Osun State.

Oba Aromolaran said if the retirement age was reviewed, it would ensure imparting of effective knowledge to upcoming staff making their office benefit more from their wealth of experience.

The Monarch, while giving his royal blessings to the new Zonal Director of FRCN, Ibadan, Mr. Mokikan prayed that Ibadan National Station and Gold FM would witness outstanding performance during his tenure.

In a remark, the Obanla of Ijesaland, High Chief Adeyinka Ibitoye urged Gold FM, to improve on its programme by promoting the culture and tradition of Yorubaland.

Earlier, the Zonal Director Ibadan, Mr. Dominic Mokikan had appreciated the Owa Obokun for his fatherly role and support to the development of Gold FM Ilesha.

Mr. Mokikan assured residents of Osun State improved programme content of the station, and called for the continued support of the monarch for educative and enlightenment programmes.

The new Zonal Director also paid homage to Elerinmo of Erinmo-Ijesa, Oba Micheal Odunayo Ajayi where he solicited the support of the monarch for the station.

In his response, Oba Ajayi, who prayed to God for Mr. Mokikan’s success in office, advised Radio Nigeria to take advantage of its strength and improve its culture programme content to attract more listeners and patronage.

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Culture

Oba Adeyemi was a fearless monarch – Owa Obokun, Alara

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The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle-Aromolaran has a described the demise Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a devastating shock.

Oba Adekunle-Aromolaran said the late Oba Adeyemi was one of the surviving direct sons of Oduduwa who was fearless and had no time for loose talk.

The paramount ruler of Ijesaland noted that he was not aware of the development until the younger brother of the Alaafin, Arch Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu broke the devastating news to him on phone this afternoon.

Praying God to grant the deceased first class Oba eternal rest, Oba Adekunle-Aromolaran remarked that the vacuum created in the nation’s traditional institution would be difficult to fill in a short while.

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Oba Adeyemi’s reign was glorious – Oba Windapo

A traditional ruler, Alara of Ara kingdom in Osun state, Oba Olubayo Windapo has described the reign of the late Alaafin in Oyo as a glorious one.

He stated this while reacting to the transition of the first class Yoruba monarch.

Oba Windapo noted that the late monarch made a remarkable impact, leaving some enviable legacies for Oyo town and the traditional institutions.

“Let’s thank God for his glorious, well spent life, he has reigned gloriously. He has left so many legacies for Oyo Township and for the institution of Obas in Nigeria. He has been a royal father that has kept the tradition and culture of the Yoruba. I pray for his eternal repose.” 

Oba Windapo said the Alaafin kept the Yoruba culture and values while praying that God comfort people of Oyo Town.

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Culture

Obanla Of Ijesaland, High Chief Matthew Oyekanmi Ogedengbe Is Dead

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The Obanla of Ilesa and the second in command to the Paramount Ruler of ljesaland, the Owa Obokun, High Chief Matthew Oyekanmi Ogedengbe the fourth is dead.

High Chief Ogedengbe whose sudden death occurred on Monday was born on January 1, 1949.

Confirming his death, the Odole of Ilesa, High Chief Ayinde Jeje described the death of one of the kingmakers of Ijesaland when his service was needed most as a deep sorrow.

High Chief Jeje noted that necessary rites were being made to inform the Owa obokun of Ijesaland about the development officially.

Our correspondent who visited the chieftaincy house of the Obanla reports that the place was under lock and key.

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Security

Security: Owa Obokun Advocates State of The Art Equipment

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The Paramount ruler of Ijesaland and Owa Obokun, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran has advocated the procurement of modern security equipment for relevant agencies against kidnapping in the country.

Oba Aromolaran was speaking during a sympathy visit to Kiriji site in Imesi Ile, Osun State, following last Sunday’s abduction and rescue of some people from kidnappers in the area.

Our correspondent, Isaac Haastrup, has the details.

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