The former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Hazeem Gbolarumi has led ‘Ade Ori Okin Mission’ team to pay a courtesy visit to the Olubadan designate, High Chief Lekan Balogun in his Ibadan house.
Ade Ori Okin Mission is a group formed by some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) friends of Barr. Gbolarumi to rally support for him over his 2023 political ambition.
Speaking during the visitation, the PDP Chieftain advised the incoming Olubadan to use his political and educational background as a yardstick to rule Ibadanland and its environs successfully.
Gbolarumi congratulated him on his unanimous election by the Kingmakers (Olubadan-in-Council) to become the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“I am glad that I visited you today and I want to once again congratulate your Majesty.
“We are hopeful that there is a new dawn in Ibadanland and we are hopeful that your majesty is going to pursue the agenda of peace among the various ethnic groups in the state.
“I pray that God gives you the power and wisdom to continue to work for the peace and unity of our country,’’ Gbolarumi said
Gbolarumi remarked that only God made kings, and urged the people to accept and respect the monarch for the institution he represents.
“Let all the chiefs and people of Ibadanland work with His Majesty to ensure that peace prevails in Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria.
“As our nation continues to grapple with security challenges, all Nigerians need to be on their knees to pray for the peace and development of this country.
“When our religious and traditional rulers are praying for the country and its people, God hears and answers their prayers because they are representatives of the people.
“It is my prayer that under your reign, Ibadanland will have peace and development so that our people will have cause to glorify the name of our God,” he said.
In his response, the Olubadan elect pledged his commitment to peace and shared prosperity between the Ibadan and other ethnic groups in the state.
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