Gov Akeredolu has saved Isolo Kingdom from Slavery – Oba Adewole
The Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday, presented the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to Oba Edward Adewole as the substantive Osolo of Isolo in Akure South Local government area of Ondo State.
Present at the event along with the Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Dele Ologun, were Chairman Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaniyi, Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs, the Akapinsha of Ipinsha Kingdom, Oba Omoniyi Olufunmilayo, Chief Imam of Akure Kingdom, Sheikh AbdulHakeem Yayi Akorede, Leader of Isolo Muslim Community, Alhaji Idisu Ilemobola Yesufu, Chief Tefsir of Akure Muslim Community, Sheikh Moshood Raji Kewuyemi, the Seriki of Akure Muslim Community, Alhaji AbdulKadir Mustafa, top government functionaries, security officers and several community leaders.
While presenting the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the Osolo, the governor noted that no king anywhere in Ondo State should encroach on another domain.
He congratulated the king and the people of Isolo on the new dawn with a promise that his administration will continue to do what it is right for the people of the state.
Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaniyi, expressed joy that the august event of the coronation of Osolo of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Edward Kolawole Adejoyegbe Adewole Osalade II, happened during his tenure.
He thanked Governor Akeredolu for harkening to the yearnings and aspirations of the people of Ondo State especially Isolo.
“Your vigour and rapid response to Chieftaincy matters and problems in the state is unequaled, hence the peace being witnessed in towns and villages in the state as regards chieftaincy matters.
“Sir, on behalf of the Osolo, Chiefs and the good people of Isolo community, I want to thank His Excellency, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Team for this kind gesture,” Hon. Olaniyi said.
He acknowledged the achievements of the governor in the area of security and safety of lives and property of the citizenry across Ondo State.
Oba Edward Adewole thanked Ondo State Governor for saving the Isolo Kingdom from age long slavery.
“Indeed a special and remarkable day in Isolo town as it marks the beginning of a new history in Isolo. Our appreciation will be unending to the only real Arakunrin in Ondo State His Excellency Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON and his cabinet for liberating us from age-long slavery,” the Osolo said.
