The Aholu of Kweme Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Sejiro Olalekan James, has issued a strong warning to self-styled APC leader in the community, cautioning him against fanning the flames of religious tension in Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
The monarch gave the warning on Wednesday when Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose visited his palace to officially declare her intention to contest the chairmanship of Badagry West LCDA under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking firmly, Oba Sejiro emphasised the need for peace and unity, condemning any attempt to use religion as a political weapon.
“We must not allow anyone, no matter their position or ambition, to ignite a religious fire in Badagry West,” he stated, pointedly addressing the alleged actions.
Demonstrating strong traditional support, Oba Sejiro also announced that all royal fathers in Badagry West LCDA have endorsed Princess Oluremi’s candidacy.
He said the backing was a matter of fairness and justice, highlighting that while other wards have previously produced council chairmen, Ward C — Princess Oluremi’s ward — has not had the opportunity.
“Even my own sister showed interest in contesting, but I told her clearly that equity must prevail,” the monarch added. “This is not about family or sentiment, but about competence and fairness.”
Oba Sejiro declared Princess Oluremi the consensus APC candidate and instructed the chief priest of Kweme Kingdom to perform traditional rites in her honor — a cultural act of spiritual endorsement.
Princess Oluremi, daughter of HRM Oba Oyekan Adekanmi Ilufemiloye Ajose Posii III, the Alapa of Apa Egun Awori Kingdom, was accompanied by party stakeholders, including Chief Ade Agoro, Mr. Peter Atindekun, Hon. Cosmos Adeniran, and Hon. Shedrack Awhansu.
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Following the Kweme palace visit, the campaign train proceeded to the palace of the Oba of Apa, where her father, Oba Ajose Posii III, emotionally revealed that he had initially been against her political ambition.
However, he said the collective voice of the community’s royal fathers had turned that opposition into acceptance.
Princess Oluremi described the moment as “a new dawn” and pledged to serve with integrity and a commitment to the people if elected.
With both traditional and political backing, her candidacy represents a unifying force in the lead-up to the local government elections.