As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts across the globe to celebrate this year’s Christmas, the paramount ruler of Ibadanland, Olubadan Oba Lekan Balogun, has enjoined them to take proper lessons in the birth of Jesus Christ as signified by the annual Christmas celebration.
This was contained in the Christmas message by the Olubadan which was made available to journalists in Ibadan by his personal assistant on media, Oladele Ogunsola on Sunday, December 24.
The monarch recalled that the Biblical accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ are full of lessons in tolerance, patience and love.
Oba Balogun said the love of God for mankind upon which the coming into this world of Jesus Christ was predicated and whose birth the Christmas signifies, His life while on earth and his rememberance over 2000 years after his exit from the world are more than enough lessons for all.
Asking that the love which the whole thing about Christ and Christmas symbolizes should permeate among the people, the monarch said: “Our love for one another should never be compromised for whatever reason. We should live for ourselves by being caring, concerned and ready to make sacrifice”.
While calling on leaders in the country to think more of the people’s welfare in all what they do, Oba Balogun maintained that, “It is only by doing that that we can please God. Our leaders should at all times be conscious of the fact that they are in positions to affect people’s lives positively and any deviation is simply not of God.
“As followers too, we have our roles to play by showing love to our leaders and by being law abiding. Let’s love our country dearly by saying positive things about it and acting positively. Whatever we are doing to undermine the system is not of God and is against our fellow beings. Let’s pray for our leaders to give us good and loving leadership.
“In the spirit of the season, I charge all to rededicate our lives to those things that would please God. All through His earthly sojourn, Jesus Christ pleased His father and till date and even till eternity, He remains a reference point because His father was pleased in Him. Let’s all try in our respective little ways to please God by our acts and deeds. Merry Christmas to all and happy and prosperous New Year in advance.”
In a ceremonial event in the early morning of Saturday, December 9, at the Olubadan Palace in the Alarere Area of Ibadan, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Senator) Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Allí-Okunmade II, officially installed Saheed Oladele, the chairman of Erudite Group, as the first Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland on a Saturday morning.
The installation ceremony was graced by members of the Olubadan in Council, family heads, and friends of the newly installed chief.
Following the installation, Oladele and his supporters proceeded to his family compound situated at Ile Otun in the Oje Igosun Area, where he was warmly received by members of his family.
This was followed by a reception held at Trenchad Hall, University of Ibadan in the afternoon.
The reception featured the first Baameko Inter-University Oratory Contest titled “Nigeria’s educational system and the dilemma of meeting the 21st century global standards” which had the University of Ilorin, University of Ibadan, Ladoke Akintola University, Covenant University, Lagos State University, Federal University of Technology, Akure and Obafemi Awolowo University in attendance. The event also featured the First Baàmẹ̀kọ́ Quiz on Yoruba culture, Ibadan history and traditions.
Some of the dignitaries at the reception included HRM Oba Abimbola Tajudeen Ajibola, Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Olori Laide Ajibola, Aare Onibon Iyalode of Ibadanland, Mogaji Teslim Abiodun Olugbode, Head of Owu People in Ibadan, Chief Ayodele Ojelade, Aare Onikoyi of Owu Kingdom, Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Oyo State, Professor Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, Former Secretary to the State Government of Niger, Professor Yahya Kuta, Rector, the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi; Chief Imam, University of Ibadan Central Mosque, Professor Miftahudeen Oloyede Abdulrahman, President, University of Ibadan Senior Staff Club, Dr Bisi Olawuyi, Oyo State President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Dr. Mary A. Odedare and Oyo State Immediate Past President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Pastor Sunday Kayode Adeyemi
Oladele, while speaking noted that chieftaincy titles should not be seen as an avenue for personal aggrandizement but as a call to serve the people.
He said: “We believe now that a lot of people must have seen that chieftaincy titles should not just be an avenue for personal aggrandizement, a tool for oppressing people in your area or a tool for showing that you have arrived.
“To me, a prestigious title like this is a call to service, and I am ready to use this to give back to the people of Ibadan. We want to get out-of-school children back to school. Our government cannot do it alone.
Other dignitaries at the event are; Mrs Comfort Aderogba, Director, Rosebud Schools, Akobo, Ibadan; Mrs Olukemi Salako, Director, the Crown College, Ologuneru, Ibadan; Dr Kunle Alani Fajobi, Director, God’s Blessing School, Yemetu, Ibadan; Mrs Caroline Adenike Fajorin, Director, GISL School, Alarere, Ibadan; Mr Ajeniyi Gideon, Director, BAMDEK High School, Oyo; Mrs Maryam Aminu and husband, Directors, Olive Crest School, Arepo and Dr Rafiu Bello, Director, Golden Valley Schools, Oyo.
Among top academics who came to pay homage to Baàmẹkọ were Professor Francis Egbokhare, Past President, Nigerian Academy of Letter (NAL); Professor Rasheed Bakare, Nigeria’s leading consultant venerealogist and bacteriologist; Professor Duro Adeleke, Former Head of Department of Linguistics and African Languages, University of Ibadan; Professor Sulaiman Yusuf and Professor Luqman Akinbile of the Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Ibadan, Professor Adebayo Mosobalaje, a representative of the Vice Chancellor of Technical University, Ibadan.
Among friends, associates and well-wishers who graced the occasion were Mr Nurein Saka, General Manager, Flower Mills of Nigeria (Golden Transport) and his wife Mrs Maryam Saka, the University of Ibadan Deputy Bursar; Mr Tajudeen Oyebamiji, West African Regional Manager, Oracle Corporations; Pastor Sam Adedeji Afolabi, Florida and Pastor Bayo Oluwasaanu, CAC, Ibadan.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, former Minster of State for Defence Erelu Olusola Obada and Obafemi Oye on Wednesday bagged Honorary Doctorate Degrees of Lead City University (LCU), Ibadan.
They were decorated at the 16th convocation ceremonies of LCU because of their contributions to the progress and development of the nation.
According to the institution, the reign of the monarch has brought remarkable peace to Ibadanland and Oyo State at large.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Kabir Adeyemo said the institution, which has been a beacon of knowledge for intellectually growth of students, has earned a name for itself as one of the most preferred private Universities in Nigeria.
He stated that the institution is recognised as one of the 100 best private Universities in Nigeria and places among one of the best University in world ranking.
He urged graduands to embrace challenges with entrepreneurs mindset, see every obstacle as a potential opportunity and allow education they have acquired in the institution to be a guide for them towards success and fulfilment.
In his convocation lecture, the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa lamented that one of the obstacles to Nigeria’s development is conflict between government and intellectual, scholarly and academic discourses, formations and outputs which has led to exclusive non-relation between institution and government.
He urged graduands to transform their learning into higher search for mastery which will not only facilitate success in search for livelihood and professional fulfilment.
High Chief Rashidi Ladoja yesterday led other members of the Olubadan Advisory Council to the Alarere home of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, for an emergency council meeting.
The development could be described as a dramatic turn of event, as it was against the hostile reception given the Otun Olubadan and the former governor by members of the Council at the last meeting of the Council on September 18.
At yesterday’s meeting, the former governor was not only in attendance, he also participated in the meeting.
Speaking after the meeting, Ladoja said he was invited to the meeting. He added: “I honoured the invitation for a meeting at the palace to resolve issues around the constitution of some committees that are exclusive right of members of Olubadan Advisory Council, including Chieftaincy Installation and Dispute Resolution Committee.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has endorsed the maiden ‘Ijo Oba Olubadan Cultural Heritage’ scheduled to take place on December in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The monarch said the event would be a yearly program that brings Ibadan sons and daughters together to promote culture and heritage of Ibadanland.
He urged everyone, particularly Ibadan people to support and ensure the success of the event, saying it will boost the culture and tradition of the ancient city.
Ijo Oba Olubadan Cultural Heritage is put together by Life Value Awareness and Leadership Secured Initiative in collaboration with WADECO International.
Convener of the event, Oladipo Musibau said considering Olubadan as a custodian of culture and tradition right from his youthful days, lbadan should be a place to reckon with globally.
He noted that there is need for a big festival that would be an annual event to bring together lbadan sons and daughters home and abroad to ingrate in them consciousness of their place of birth at all times which is the core objective of the concept of ‘Ijo Oba Olubadan Cultural Heritage.’
He said: “Olojo Festival brings into consciousness the importance of a particular deity in the history and evolution of lle-Ife among the indigenes, Ojude Oba in ljebu-Ode annually brings together sons and daughters of the land to reflect on its progress and development.
“By this new concept in lbadan history- ịjo Oba Olubadan Cultural Heritage asking that the great lbadan sons and daughters come together annually to reflect in celebration on the culture and tradition of the ancient metropolis iowards revival and sustainability of our noble legacy.
“There are a lot of shows we embrace in the country today, especially in the South West that add no any meaningful value to our culture, but rather degrade it.
“We are saying it is time for reclamation and give our younger generation a new orientation. ‘Omo Oge’ Olubadan Beauty pageant is being introduced as the part of our package to revive our cultural heritage and value through our modes of greetings, dressing, behavior and our traditional Cuisines are embedded in our concept- ‘ljo Oba’ Olubadan Cultural Heritage 2023.
“Also, all the Okes’ (hills) in lbadan, such as Oke-Ado, Oke-Are, Oke Parde among others will be showcased by dancing in the presence of Olubadana likewise all the Idis in lbadan.
He urged all residents and indigenes of Ibadanland including multinational companies, corporate, government and individuals to partner for the success of the festival.
The Family Head (Mogaji) of Lato Compound in Labo, Ibadan, Mogaji Gbolagade Abiodun, has felicitated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun on the occasion of his 81st birthday.
In a statement by Gbolagade, he shared in the joy of sons and daughters of Ibadanland celebrating another milestone with the monarch, his family, Ibadan Traditional Council as well as friends and associates.
He said: “Let me say that Your Imperial Majesty’s track record of service to our nation has been inspiring, exemplary, and commendable, most notably beginning with your distinguished and meritorious political career as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Since coming to the throne of Your Majesty’s forefathers, your wisdom and charismatic leadership have brought peace and progress to Ibadanland and the impact has been felt at both state and national levels.”
“I pray You continue to cherish and rely on your experience, foresight, and guidance to take Nigeria to greater heights, all while acknowledging your sacrifices and selfless service.”
“I pray the Almighty God will grant Your You more years of joy, health, and strength to continue serving the country we love.”
The founder, Beulah Olufemi Ayanfe Adeoye Trust (BOAAT), Amofin Beulah Adeoye has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun Ali-Iwo on his 81st birthday.
Amofin described the Olubadan as a revered monarch, a symbol of tranquillity, a unifying force, and a fervent advocate for justice.
The philanthropist also lauded Olubadan for his remarkable humility, distinguished leadership, and dedication to the service, prosperity, and progress of the people of Ibadan and Oyo state as a whole.
Amofin Adeoye prayed for continued good health and many more years of rule for the monarch.
He said: “Kabiesi! May your reign be enduring, so that we may continue to draw from the wellspring of your wisdom and knowledge.”
Speaking after his installation as the new Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Sanusi said his elevation was as a result of his contributions to the growth and development of Ibadanland.
He recommitted to uplift of Ibadanland, saying more good thing will come because all that he has done was just a starting point.
Dignitaries at the event include the President-general, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Barr. Niyi Ajewole; President, Association of Ibadan Mogaji’s, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori; Elder brother to Oyo Governor, Barr. Chief Muyiwa Makinde, who was one of the promoted Chiefs and Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade, the Coordinator, Ibadan Compounds Peace Initiatives among others.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has said the sudden death of the head of the Igbo community, Eze’ndigbo in Ibadan and Oyo state, Alex Anozie came as a rude shock and disbelief to him.
He said the exit of the renowned optician was a personal loss.
Oba Balogun, in a condolence message through his personal assistant (media), Oladele Ogunsola, on Thursday, September 28, described the late Anozie as a very peaceful and peace-loving personality, who used the virtue to ensure good neighbourliness between his Igbo community and their Yoruba hosts.
Recalling the celebration of his 26 years’ leadership of the pan Igbo socio-cultural group last June during which he (Olubadan) commended him for the way he had been piloting the affairs of the group, Olubadan said: “The Igbo community has lost a rare leader who would always be remembered for his advocacy for oneness of Nigeria irrespective of tribe, language and religious differences.”
The late Eze Ndigbo, according to Olubadan, faced a lot of challenges, but bore all with calmness, humility, and a sense of purpose adding “these accounted for his success and ability to lead his people for that long.”
As painful as his sudden exit may be, coupled with the fact of the loss of his wife last year, Oba Balogun urged the children to be in good cheer because of the good legacies left behind by their departed father.
He said: “I urge you to feel happy because you have a father to be proud of. Dr. Anozie lived very well and was at peace with his maker going by his disposition to fellow beings.
“To the Igbo community, I share your pains and grief over the loss of a rare gem. A bridge builder and a leader who was compassionate and full of ideas for the well-being of all. I urge you to remain steadfast and committed to the ideals of peaceful coexistence and good neighbourliness which he professed.”
Commiserating with the generality of the people over the exit of the Igbo leader in Ibadanland, Olubadan further said that the exit would be felt especially by those who enjoyed the deceased optical services, noting that it was an act of God which no mortal had power over.
He added: “Let’s all thank God for the life of the man and pray for the repose of his peaceful soul.”
A Christian cleric, Prince Ghandi Olaoye, has been installed as Soun of Ogbomoso. Deputy Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU writes on how some priests in the past later mounted the throne of their forefathers in some Yoruba communities.
A promising entrepreneur, the Prince of Laoye Ruling House, has achieved the feat that eluded his humble father, who had aspired to the ancient throne in 1940.
Eighty three years after, luck has smiled on the motivational speaker, who is an active worker in God’s wine yard. Olaoye oversees an RCGG parish in the United States.
The pastor-king succeeded Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade, who passed on 21 months ago after reigning for 48 years.
Mixed reactions have trailed the ratification of his selection by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. To townspeople, he is eminently qualified as a blue blood and promising indigene, who meet the criteria of eligibility, integrity and honour.
But, there is a puzzle. Would he go through the rites of ancension? In some Yoruba towns, members of the sacred societies-Ogboni, Osugbo and Awopa play crucial roles during the installation. Monarchs in Yorubaland are custodian of dieties as representatives of the gods. Will Pastor Olaoye also participate in some communal traditional rites which critics have often derided as idol worshipping?
Most Southwest towns and villages celebrate Egungun, Ogun, Osun, Sango, Obatala, and Yemoja festivals. How will Oba-elect Olaoye cope with the tension between traditional religion and pentecostal worship?
In recent times, the attempted ban on Isese festival in some communities have stirred controversy. What is the perception of the new Ogbomoso monarch about these challenges?
It is not the first time that Christian clerics will cross the bridge from priesthood to palace. Examples abound about the adjustment difficulties encountered on the throne of their forebears and how they coped with the inevitable conflicts.
Oba Aladejare Agunsoye 1:
In Yorubaland, perhaps, the first monarch to dump idol worshipping in its entirety for Christianity was the late Oba Bamilosin Aladejare, Agunsoye 1, Alaaye of Efon-Alaaye in Ekiti State.
In 1930, he invited the renowned evangelist, Apostle Ayodele Babalola, from neighbouring Ilesa to his town. He brushed aside criticisms and hosted the prophet in his ancient palace. Reflecting on the historic revival in Efon, Agunsoye’s grand son, Oba Adesanya Aladejare, recalled that the old monarch took the apostle and his entourage to the evil forest. The dark powers were suppressed. All idols were assembled and Babalola burnt them.
Then, the monarch was baptised and given the name, Solomon. Already advanced in years, he was not lettered, but full of wisdom. Oba Agunsoye never aspired to priesthood. He became the patron of faith. The legend passed on in 1936.
Oba Isaac Akinyele:
Following the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Ali Iwo, agitation for an educated successor was spearheaded by the elite. Eyes were on Pastor Isaac Babalola Akinyele, President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). But the objected to some aspects of installation rites, being a Christian leader. One of the elite, Rev. Emmanuel Alayande, beckoned on the lawyer and politician, Chief Ayo Rosiji, who was close to Akinyele’s brother, Bishop A.B. Akinyele, to persuade the pastor to mount the non-hereditary throne.
In the book: Ayo Rosiji: Man with vision, a historian, Dr. Nina Mba, stated that Pastor Akinyele, a high chief, eventually accepted the offer.
She wrote: “Rosiji was well known also to the Bishop’s brother, Babalola, head of the (Christ) Apostolic Church (of Nigeria). Reverend Alayande, an Ibadan indigene, had asked Rosiji to help him persuade Chief Akinyele to accept the offer made to him to become Olubadan.
“Alayande was spearheading a campaign to get an educated and Christian chief as Olubadan. Rosiji regarded Ibadan as hus second home and believed it was in the best interests of all-indigenes and strangers-to have an enlightened Olubadan.
“Rosiji and Alayande had several meetings with Akinyele who objected to what he saw as the ‘festishness’ of the rituals associated with the Olubadan and the rivalries associated with the office.
“Eventually, Akinyele accepted to serve as Olubadan and Alayande called on Rosiji for assistance in the manifold preparations for the enthronement. On the day itself, at Chief Akinyele’s request, Rosiji drove the Olubadan-elect to the Oja’ba shrine where traditional rites were performed.”
Oba Akinyele reigned between 1955 and 1964. He never relinquished his position as head of CAC.
Oba Fasanmade:
The Reverend John Fasanmade was the Olojudo of Ido-Ajinare, now Ido-Ile. He was an Anglican priest serving in the Akoko area before he returned home to be crowned as an oba.
Many members of the church objected to his decision to opt for kingship. But, indigenes hailed the decision, which fulfilled their quest for an educated ruler.
Oba Fasanmade was the father of the highly respected Lady Deborah Jibowu.
Oba Adeosun:
The late Oba S.A. Adeosun, Akinla of Erin-Ijesa, Osun State, a CAC prophet, preacher and friend of the late Pastor Timothy Obadare, was described with fondness as “a king that knows Christ.”
He was a regular worshipper, who unlike other monarchs, attended church services without putting on his cap.
There was a time when his town was troubled by pestilence. He directed the people to get bowls and cups filled with water. He went round the community and prayed with psalms. The people drunk the water and wet the environment with the blessed water. It was the end of the disease. The incident strengthened the faith of the people in the power of the living God.
Oba Adejuwon:
The RCCG pastor became Onisan of Isan-Ekiti in 2017. He made up his mind to ascend the throne of his forefathers, despite criticisms by the faithful who believed that the role conflicted with his Christian beliefs.
Reflecting on his decision to adorn the crown, he said:”When God created heaven and earth, He created everybody and different faiths and He is managing every one of us.
“As a king and a representative of God on earth, you should be able to manage everything that is under your control.
“Before I was ordained king, the kingmakers knew that I am a pastor and yet, they supported me. I don’t get in their ways because we all want the same thing for the community. We want peace and growth in the community. I contribute my quota for Muslims, Christians, and traditionalists.
“The traditionalists give me heads up on their activities, but I don’t go with them and it does not mean I don’t pray and support them. If we say we want to focus on Christianity alone, our prayers might not be answered. These people have ways of blocking your prayers, it is written in the Bible.”
Oba Jegede:
Deeper Life Pastor Mathew Jegede was installed Alahan of Ahan-Ayegunle in Ekiti State in 2020.
Expectedly, his church members opposed his decision to inherit the throne.
But, he was always having dreams about becoming a king. Therefore, he resolved to fulfill his destiny.
On the day former Governor Kayode Fayemi presented the staff of office to him, many of the church members witnessed the ceremony.
Oba Tejuoso:
Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, Osile of Oke-Ona, Egba in Ogun State is a “born again” Christian and prayer warrior.
Before becoming Osile, he was a successful medical practitioner. He became an oba through the support of his illustrious mother, Chief Bisoye Tejuoso, daughter of the legendary Osile Karunwi of Oke-Ona.
Oba Tejuoso parted with the practice of idolatry associated with ancient Yoruba communities and embraced the Bible. He is a preacher and organiser of crusades.
The monarch has also contributed to peace and unity in Yorubaland by visiting the six Southwest states ahead of governorship elections to pray with politicians, particularly the candidates.
During such visits, he usually advised them to abide by the rules of the game.
Oba Ogunfeyimi:
Oba Mobolorunduro Ogunfeyimi, Atarioye Ajigbade, founder of Cherubim and Seraphim, Zion Pepe, was both spiritual leader and monarch of Ugboland in Ilaje area of Ondo State.
Oba Olugbenle:
RCCG Pastor Kehinde Olugbenle is Olu of Ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewaland. He succeeded Oba Adekambi Tella.
He was unanimously elected by kjngmakers, defeating hus close rival, Adedeji Olugbenle.
When he was approached to be an oba, he was reluctant. Reminiscing on his change of heart, he said:”It was not a sudden acceptance. It was gradual. I wen through a little bit if spiritual guidance.”
Oba Oyediran:
The Onpetu of Ijeru in Oyo State, Oba Sunday Oyediran, is a preacher of the world. He has taken a stand against the traditional, fetish festival of yore, urging his colleagues in the Council of Traditional Rulers to jettison the habit of worshipping figurine which can neither speak nor hear. He has in his online preaching admonished people to come out of their ignorance and embrace the reality of worldly vanities.
Odogbo:
John Elaigwu Odogbo, also a Deeper Life Pastor, is paramount of Idomaland. He polled 19 votes at the end of the voting by the kingmakers to defeat three others-Andrew Idakwu, John Bamaiyi, and Sunday Echono-during the selection for the stool.
The 56-year old monarch, a graduate of Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, succeeded Elias Obekpa, who joined his ancestors in October 2021.
Mixed reactions:
Many communities have been polarised by the advent of Christian rulers, not because of opposition to their personality, but their disposition to traditional religion, including periodic sacrifices which should be funded by the palace.
The late Olu of Warri, Emiko Erejuwa, was resisted when he dissociated himself traditional mode of worship. His subjects kicked against his Christian reforms.
However, his son, Ogiame Atuwatse 11, hosted the first Christian Carol in his palace last year.
Strict traditionalists fear that Christian monarchs may initiate reforms likely to make Christian faith to overshadow or displace traditional religion.
Traditional religion has been associated with kingship from time immemorial. During festivals, it may also be a source of income for idol worshippers.
There are usually pressures on eligible pastor-princes to reject their right to obaship, a once in life offer, to avoid being compromise by their proposed status and demands of monarchy.
However, a priest, Ituah Ighodalo, said a pastor can accept to serve as a king if his transformation will not compromise his faith.
The Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Lagos, rejected the mindset that everything that is associated with tradition is fetish, occultist or concerned with idol worshipping.
Ighodalo described monarchy and priesthood as acts of God, adding that on ancient time, the two kinds of leadership were combined.
He said: “It may have had that influence in the days of ignorance, where that was all we knew. But traditional leadership should be simply leadership. Why can’t a pastor aspire to the leadership of his community, town or village?
“He only needs to make sure that his tenure or reign as a leader excludes anything fetish or of idol worship. David was a prophet, and eventually became a traditional ruler, king of Israel. In those days, priests combined both roles as in the case of Samuel, Gideon, Elisha, and Elijah.
“As a matter of fact, every ruler of Israel before Saul was a prophet. It was called theocracy. God ruled through the prophets. So, there was no grandeurs king. It was just a simple prophet; more like what you would call a judge who just looked over affairs and who both spoke to God and spoke to men.
“It was later on that they wanted a separation, wanting a king, and a prophet. So, there’s nothing wrong for a pastor or prophet to aspire to become a king or rule.”
