- By Bode Monogbe
His Royal Highness Oba Oluwaseun Ajani Ogunmuyiwa, the Elejio of Ejio, Gbadewolu I, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State has urged traditional rulers in the country to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for effective administration. He said it is in cooperation that ‘we can quickly get to our destination; use your religion and other talents to pray and work for your leaders’.
The monarch spoke at the recent annual Isese festival in his palace. To him, the festival represents the source and point of reference in their lives. It brings peace and success in all its ramifications.
He praised the resilience of Nigerians in the face of harsh economic conditions but hoped that it would not linger for too long. While tracing all religions to God, he enjoined Nigerians to display empathy, hardwork and love to one another at this time.
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“To me, prayers can do many things. All our religious leaders in history utilised powers in prayer to surmount their challenges, Nigeria’s issue cannot be different. God does but discriminate on the basis of colour, race or religion. Let us collectively pray for our leaders for success”, he said.
The monarch, who claimed to have offered scholarships to many at primary, secondary and tertiary levels since he ascended the throne seven years ago, praised youths and women in the town for their hardwork and dedication. He patted the elders at the back for their support and had great words for sons and daughters outside the town.
According to him, education and industrialisation remain the basis of development. “Therefore our sons and daughters, should return home to establish factories and schools”, he said.
He appealed to the state government to rehabilitate roads in the community to enable farmers transport their farm produce to commercial centres.
The monarch urged his people to be extra-vigilant in the face of insecurity that abounds everywhere.
He used the occasion to call on governments at all levels to show their presence in the town by establishing higher institutions and industries.