01/03/2018
ASHIRU's EXEMPLARY QUALITIES CANNOT BE FAULTED - Akarigbo.
The Akarigbo of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi has lauded the emergence of Otunba Bimbo Ashiru as the consensus candidate of the Ijebu-Remo Agenda saying it is a 'choice that cannot be faulted'.
The monarch said this on Sunday when the consultation team of Otunba Bimbo Ashiru visited him at his palace in Sagamu.
Earlier, Dr. Gbolade Oshinowo, Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and one of the party chieftains in the State thanked the monarch for the reception. He then had highlighted the reasons for the birth of Ijebu- Remo Agenda. In his words, the State was created on the basis of two Divisions; Egba and Ijebu-Remo Divisions and leadership of the State ought to rotate between the two. The political history of the State has shown that the people of Ijebu and Remo have been marginalised in the scheme of things and this led to the choice of Otunba Ashiru as the consensus candidate of Ijebu-Remo Agenda.
Otunba Ashiru, he stated, has been presented to distinguished leaders in the State including former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who have all testified to his sterling character as someone who is eminently qualified to govern the State and exploit the economic potentials of Ijebu-Remo.
In his address, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru congratulated the Akarigbo on his coronation and also implored those present to observe a minute silence in honour of the late wife of Oba Akarigbo, Olori (Dr.) Linga Ajayi.
Continuing, he thanked his followers who he said were driven by their sheer passion to make Ogun State great and not for monetary sake.
He stressed that professionals are needed in politics so that they can bring their wealth of experience to bear in governance and that was what promoted him as a two-term Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in a State reputed to be the industrial hub of Nigeria.
He stated further that he wants to continue with the good works of Gov. Ibikunke Amosun who he referred to as his boss, friend, brother and mentor and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Oba Ajayi, who expressed his shock on the huge turnout of followers at the occasion said he has known Otunba Ashiru for many years as an upright man who would do his best to move the State forward having been part of the present Administration which has turned Ogun State into an excellent State in terms of attracting investments.
He then advised the team to further reach out to well meaning people in other divisions of the State in order to gain their support. "This is a cause I agree with. The candidate you are putting forward cannot be faulted. He is a man of peace who would not hold anything against you and I will only advise that the team intensify more efforts by working hard to ensure victory. "If you have a good candidate, you still need to work hard to reach your goal", he said.
Present at the occasion were Pa. O. Okuboyejo, Are T.O. Dawodu, Bashorun Adebisi Adesanya, Senator Dipo Odujinrin, Chief Bisi Rodipe, Prof. Toyin Ashiru, Asiwaju Tobi Lawal, Alh.O. Adenusi, Prince Segun Aderibigbe, Hon. Tokunbo Oshin, Chief Jare Dada and other distinguished personalities.