The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, has said that he conferred the title of the Pride of Yorubaland on Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as an appreciation of his giant stride in Osun State.
Oba Akanbi while hosting Ogbeni Aregbesola in his palace, extolled the landmarks which Osun State recorded from 2010 when his administration came into power, urging him to continue his work till his last day in office.
He argued that the title was his royal response to the transformation which the government had brought to Osun State since his inauguration eight years ago, adding that the honour is befitting and a motivation to the recipient.
The traditional ruler specifically referenced the ongoing upgrading of Osogbo, the state capital by the Aregbesola administration, challenging whoever differs with his point to a debate.
“I should be talking for my town but I am father of all. Because of this, the transformation of Osogbo is worthy of mention and an achievement in the record of Governor Aregbesola. The Osogbo we have today with overhead bridge is a modern capital city that can stand side by side with other developed state capitals.