The controversial Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has declared that, Jimi Agbaje whom he claimed was his relation will never be a governor of Lagos State while he is still alive.
It would be recalled that the Oba, in the build up to the Lagos State election threatened that the Igbos would be thrown into the lagoon if they failed to vote for his candidate in the election, Akinwunmi Ambode.
Agbaje who contested for the election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was defeated by the All Progressives Congress Candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode in a keenly contested election considered to be relatively peaceful.
The Oba has however reiterated his earlier position over Mr. Agbaje’s candidacy, saying he will never rule as a Governor in the state.
He made his opinion known while speaking at the Public policy lecture organized by the Institute of Directors, IOD and the lunch of a book ‘The Example: The Era of Babatunde Raji Fashola as Governor of Lagos state’ yesterday at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos Island in Lagos State.
While delivering his speech, the Oba showered praises of accomplishment on the former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu and the out-going governor, Babatunde Fashola, saying they were the source of positive transformation in Lagos State.
He said, “On May 14, 2014 when I first told all residents of Lagos that the next governor of the state will be Ambode, many didn’t believe me. I knew all the waters that have passed under the bridge, including my own blood relations, who without consulting me went with others to say that Bola Tinubu, Fashola and Oba Akiolu have pocketed Lagos, saying that this time, they will not allow that.
And I told them that Jimi Agbaje will never be the governor. I still maintain it. There is no going back. I have no doubt in my mind, with the cooperation and prayers of everyone, Ambode will perform very well. I told many people that Bola Tinubu planted the seed, Fashola came and watered the seed and it started germinating in geometrical progressions. We have just started,” he said Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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MUMU OBA! Whether JIMI rule Lagos or not how does that affect U? If U like know all the air, land and water in Lagos state, in 30years time U would have been maggot food, while Lagos will remain. MUGU MUTUMI
ReplyDeleteIn a right democracy, must Oba tell us who to vote for or our conscience?
ReplyDeleteCan someone please explain to this decendant of slave trading royalty what democracy means?
ReplyDeleteI think this HELL Matosky hails from the tribe where the kick their father to wake him up. Here in Yorubaland, respect for elders is irrevocable. So if you can talk to your father anyhow, DON'T try that here in Yorubaland if you don't want to incur the wrath of God.
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