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  • Timi installs Bajowa’s wife as Yeye Oge of Ede

    The ancient town of Ede in Osun State was agog at the weekend when it hosted many Yoruba traditional rulers and other high-profile personalities during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Timi, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa I).

    Besides the monarchs, others at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp venue on AISU Road in Ede, included politicians, film makers and business moguls from various walks of life.

    The conferment of chieftaincy titles on distinguished personalities, including Princess Oluyemi Bajowa, the wife of Igbotako, Ondo State-born former Army general, Joseph Oluyemi Bajowa, added colour to the anniversary.

    The princess, who was gorgeously dressed in a native attire, was installed the Yeye Oge of Ede.

    Others who got various traditional titles were Mrs Jadesola Esho Taofeek, the Iyaloja of Ede and Chief Rotimi Makinde with his wife, who were installed the Bobajiro and Yeye Bobajiro of Ede.

    The conferment of the titles attracted many dignitaries from within and outside the country as well as contributed to the large turnout at the anniversary.

    The investiture was performed by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.

    Mrs Bajowa said she was overwhelmed by joy for being honoured by a foremost monarch in Yoruba land, despite being from another state.

    She said: “To God be the glory for counting me worthy to be honoured with the title of Yeye Oge of Ede by His Royal Majesty, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa I, the Timi of Ede. The investiture was performed by the Alaafin of Oyo and witnessed by many prominent Yoruba traditional rulers, particularly His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife.”

    The Ayeka, Ondo State-born princess said her new title would spur her to do more for the development of mankind.

    Congratulating the Timi of Ede on his 10th coronation anniversary, Gen. Bajowa thanked the monarch for honouring his wife.

    He promised to always be part of the development of the ancient town.

    To his wife, he said: “I feel so proud to have you as my wife forever. Long may you reign as Yeye Oge of Ede. I pray that God should endow you with wisdom and grant you good health in your continued resolve to contribute to women empowerment and to uphold the dignity of womanhood.”

    There was a fund-raising for an ultra-modern palace for the monarch.

    Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KI), entertained guests at the event.

     

  • Timi of Ede marks 10th anniversary on throne

    As Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, has pledged commitment to grassroots development projects as he celebrates his 10th year on the throne.

    The monarch said he would support any project that would make life more meaningful for his subjects.

    Addressing reporters at his palace, Oba Lawal noted that a leadership position could only be meaningful if there is transparency, accountability and concern for people’s welfare.

    According to him, the major challenge facing the people, especially the less privileged, is poverty.

    Oba Lawal promised to always support programmes that alleviate the suffering of his subjects.

    The Timi also vowed to ensure continued phenomenal growth and advancement in Ede Town and Osun State during his reign.

    Also, the Chairman of the 10th Anniversary Committee, Prof. ‘Siyan Oyeweso, said: “The kabiyesi has been able to maintain peace and security in Ede since he assumed the throne of his forefathers 10 years ago.

    “We owe the relative peace and security being enjoyed in the ancient town of Ede to his peace and security initiatives through traditional means and the cooperation of his subjects.”

  • Adeleke’s an embodiment of humility, says Timi

    Adeleke’s an embodiment of humility, says Timi

    Former Governor Osun State Senator Isiaka Adeleke has been described as an embodiment of humility, perseverance and political integrity. This was contained in a goodwill message delivered by the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, at the  60th birthday anniversary of the senator, held at his Ede country home recently.

    Oba Lawal said Senator Adeleke’s love for Edeland is unsurpassed, adding that he has given so much to the community since 1992. This, he said, was evidenced in the establishment of the Adeleke University by his dynasty, among other developmental efforts that has improved the lot of the people.

    In his goodwill message, Governor Rauf Aregbesola enjoined politicians to shun bickering, politics of bitterness and character assassinations. He said they should focus on developmental projects that will benefit the electorate, as Senator Isiaka Adeleke has always done.

    In his remark, Senator Mudasiru Hussen and Hon Nojeem Salami, the Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, said they have learned a lot from Adeleke’s virtue of humility, perseverance and political integrity. Senator Hussain remarked that, despite the fact that Senator Adeleke lost out to him in the Osun West Senatorial contest of 2011, Adeleke was the first to write him a letter of congratulation, which really jolted him and made him to regard Adeleke as a God-fearing, simple-minded and honest politician of no mean repute.

    Adeleke said February 14 and 28 general elections should be conducted without rancour, stressing  that it is not worth the trouble to shed a pint of blood to achieve their goals. Adeleke noted that politics of acrimony and vendetta is a disaster to any community. He, therefore, enjoined stakeholders in the general elections to soften the ground for fair, free and credible elections.

    Political stalwarts and business moguls, among which was Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, the Ede Council of Christian Association of Nigeria, led by Prophet John Adewuyi, showered encomium on Adeleke. They described him as an apostle of politics without bitterness and a man of peace, praying that God to grant him long life.

    In the same vein, the Islamic Ulama, led by the Chief Imams of Edeland, Sheikh Moshood Akajewole, enjoined politicians to emulate the strong virtue of Adeleke, as far as love for the people and accessibility to all without hindrance is concerned.

  • Adeleke’s an embodiment of humility, says Timi

    Adeleke’s an embodiment of humility, says Timi

    Former Governor Osun State Senator Isiaka Adeleke has been described as an embodiment of humility, perseverance and political integrity. This was contained in a goodwill message delivered by the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, at the  60th birthday anniversary of the senator, held at his Ede country home recently.

    Oba Lawal said Senator Adeleke’s love for Edeland is unsurpassed, adding that he has given so much to the community since 1992. This, he said, was evidenced in the establishment of the Adeleke University by his dynasty, among other developmental efforts that has improved the lot of the people.

    In his goodwill message, Governor Rauf Aregbesola enjoined politicians to shun bickering, politics of bitterness and character assassinations. He said they should focus on developmental projects that will benefit the electorate, as Senator Isiaka Adeleke has always done.

    In his remark, Senator Mudasiru Hussen and Hon Nojeem Salami, the Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, said they have learned a lot from Adeleke’s virtue of humility, perseverance and political integrity. Senator Hussain remarked that, despite the fact that Senator Adeleke lost out to him in the Osun West Senatorial contest of 2011, Adeleke was the first to write him a letter of congratulation, which really jolted him and made him to regard Adeleke as a God-fearing, simple-minded and honest politician of no mean repute.

    Adeleke said February 14 and 28 general elections should be conducted without rancour, stressing  that it is not worth the trouble to shed a pint of blood to achieve their goals. Adeleke noted that politics of acrimony and vendetta is a disaster to any community. He, therefore, enjoined stakeholders in the general elections to soften the ground for fair, free and credible elections.

    Political stalwarts and business moguls, among which was Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, the Ede Council of Christian Association of Nigeria, led by Prophet John Adewuyi, showered encomium on Adeleke. They described him as an apostle of politics without bitterness and a man of peace, praying that God to grant him long life.

    In the same vein, the Islamic Ulama, led by the Chief Imams of Edeland, Sheikh Moshood Akajewole, enjoined politicians to emulate the strong virtue of Adeleke, as far as love for the people and accessibility to all without hindrance is concerned.