Obasanjo Promises To Support New Olowu As Monarch Begins Traditional Rites
- Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, the newly-elected Olowu of Owu kingdom, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo
- At the meeting, the former president assured the monarch of his support and that of the sons and daughters of the kingdom
- Recall that the state government had recently announced the appointment of Matemilola as the new Olowu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has met with the newly-elected Olowu of Owu kingdom, Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola. Obasanjo, a native of Owu, assured the monarch of his support and that of the sons and daughters of the kingdom.
Obasanjo, who is the Balogun of Owu kingdom, met the new monarch at his old residence in Ita-Iyalode, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Recall that the Ogun state government had recently announced the appointment of Matemilola as the new Olowu, New Telegraph reports.
This effectively put an end to the long wait for the emergence of a new king.
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It would be recalled that, Owu kingmakers, led by Obasanjo, had screened seven princes jostling for the vacant stool of the Olowu following the demise of the late Oba Adegboyega Dosumu, who joined his ancestors in December 12, 2021.
Presenting the new monarch to the chiefs, Obasanjo said:
“When the late king died, the Owu kingdom did what has never been done before as Christians, Muslims and traditionalists gathered to celebrate the life of the late monarch “We (kingmakers) did what we are supposed to do and some people were not happy with us, but we thank God that after the kingmakers completed their assignment, the state government approved his appointment.
“This is the fastest time that a new king will be filling a vacant seat at the passage of our departed monarch. We have preserved our culture and tradition and we must not allow our culture go into extinction.
“I want to assure you (Matemilola) of my unalloyed support and the support of the entire sons and daughters of Owu kingdom in your journey as the new Olowu of Owu kingdom.”
Prayers were offered to the new monarch by Christians, Muslims and traditional leaders.
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Meanwhile, the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Makama, Tegbosun 111, has congratulated former chief of Army Staff and Nigerian High Commissioner to Benin Republic, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai rtd over his new chieftaincy title of ‘Garkuwan Keffi’ at the weekend.
Legit.ng reports that Olowu in a congratulatory message he personally signed commended the former army chief for the recognition and honour over the ‘Garkuwan Keffi’ meaning ‘Shield’ conferred on him by Keffi Emirate Council led by Emir of Keffi, Dr. Shehu Chindo-Yamusa.
Olowu maintains that the eminent personalities across the country and the crowd that witnessed the turbaned of Ambassador Buratai at the emir’s palace in Keffi local government area of Nasarawa state on Saturday, July 23, was a testimony to the good works and his contribution to the Nigerian army which he (Buratai) served meritoriously, and humanity on a selfless basis.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that Olowu of Kuta described the attempt by some faceless groups to tarnish the image of the former chief of army staff and Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic, Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Buratai as effort in futility.
It was reported that while speaking at a press conference in Kuta on Tuesday, June 28, over the recent publication against the former COAS, Olowu said Buratai is of unimpeachable character worthy of emulation.
Olowu flanked by other traditional rulers in Osun State said he’s ready to support any Nigerian that’s patriotic and has shown enough commitment to the unity of Nigeria like Buratai.
Source: Legit.ng
