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  • Why I want to be Oyo governor, by Adegbola 

    Why I want to be Oyo governor, by Adegbola 

    A governorship aspirant under All Progressive Congress (APC), in Oyo State, Dr. Gbenga Adegbola has said the state will become a safe place with him in charge. 

    He said he is the best to govern the State based on his experience as a military officer.

    Adegbola, a retired Colonel, noted that it will be easier for someone like him, who has security background to tackle insecurity in the State. 

    Speaking in Ibadan during his familiarisation visit to Oyo NSCDC, Oyo Police Command, DSS and APC chieftain, Barr. Lowo Obisesan, the Saki-born politician stated that Oyo State is a strong and united state with no division.

    He maintained it was time for other zones in the State to produce the next Governor.

    He said: “Crime rate will reduced to barest minimum if I become the Oyo State Governor.  You know I’m a security expert. I have a Master Degree in Conflict and Crisis Management and I have Masters of Art in Security and Strategy from Nigeria Defence Academy which I will put in place once I’m in power by the special grace of God.”

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    Adegbola during his courtesy visit to Oyo NSCDC Commandant, said the role of NSCDC transcends ordinary, describing the security outfit as first point of contact to adversary.

    He said: “You are close to the civil populace and the first respondent to crisis, you are capable of managing conflict and your role can’t be overemphasized.

    “I tackle your problem and needs if I become the governor.”

    Oyo NSCDC Commandant, Augustine Padonu said the corp was ready in discharging its duty by protecting critical national asset at the federal, state and private individuals.

    Obisesan said Adegbola has what it takes to become Governor going by his pedigree and antecedents.

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  • Controversy as ruling house faults selection of Adegbola as new Eleruwa

    Controversy as ruling house faults selection of Adegbola as new Eleruwa

    The Laribikusi Ruling House has raised objections to the selection of Samuel Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwalan in the Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, urging Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene and prevent what they describe as an attempt by powerful individuals to undermine the sacred institution of Obaship in Eruwa. 

    It will be recalled that Oba Adegbola was removed from the throne after ruling for 21 years, with the court ruling citing his removal as being in accordance with the provisions of the 1957 Eruwa Chieftaincy Declaration.

    In a statement issued by Prince Segun Oke on behalf of the Laribikusi Ruling House, the family alleged that the long-standing rotation of the throne—traditionally alternating between the Akalako (female line) and Laribikusi (male line) ruling houses—has been compromised. 

    Prince Oke emphasized that the 1957 Eleruwa Chieftaincy Declaration established the rotational system, which had been maintained until the passing of Oba Bolanle Olaniyan (Gbajumola II) from the Akalako ruling house in 1994.

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    However, he alleged that certain individuals have disregarded this tradition by shifting the nomination process back to the Akalako ruling house, thereby paving the way for the reinstatement of the deposed Oba Samuel Adegbola instead of allowing the Laribikusi ruling house to produce the next Eleruwa. 

    Describing the move as a “gross injustice,” Prince Oke asserted that the Laribikusi ruling house was next in line for the throne. He called on Governor Makinde to ensure adherence to the traditional selection process as outlined in the chieftaincy declaration. 

    The ruling house appealed to the governor to intervene and safeguard their heritage and tradition, expressing concerns over what they perceived as a violation of due process.

    “The controversy has sparked concerns about the potential consequences of disregarding the established rotation of the throne.

    “If left unchecked, this could lead to a disproportionate representation of the Akalako ruling house, with nine occupants of the throne compared to Laribikusi’s which has five.”