Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hinted that he might
become a traditional ruler after leaving office.
Abiodun, who reemphasized that he is a prince from a royal
family, said he might go and search for the crown and join the league of
traditional rulers in Ogun, who he said he envies because their reign is till
death.
The governor disclosed this while addressing traditional
rulers at a meeting in Joga Orile, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun
State.
Abiodun said the Ogun West monarchs, led by the Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, had visited his office to inform him of their decision to endorse his second term ambition.
According to Abiodun, he had insisted that the endorsement
be done within the domain of the monarchs, who tagged themselves “The Trusted
Royals.”
“When the executive of The Trusted Royals muted the idea
that they wanted to endorse me, I said let me come to your domain for the
endorsement.
“You know that I’m also a prince. Maybe after I leave
office, I will now go and sit down and think of how to go and carry my crown
somewhere. So that I will be crowned an Oba in my retirement,” Abiodun said.
The governor said, “We must always give you (Obas) the
regards due to you. I, particularly, understand the roles of Obas in
governance. You’re the closest to the grassroots. You’re the custodians of our
varying reach culture and traditions. You’re the ones that feel the pulse of
our citizens. You know them better than we do, and we must ensure that we
continue to consult with you.
“We must accord you the importance and the relevance that
your throne deserves.”
The Iperu-born Abiodun said the governor’s office, though
highly exalted, does not confer on him the status of an emperor or a king that
cannot be questioned.
He maintained that the governor is only the custodian of the
powers vested in him by way of an election to allow him to govern over his
people democratically.
“This office does not say I cannot be questioned. I am a
servant leader; and I am tenured, unlike you. I’m very envious (of you), I’m
tenured. Some of you have been on your thrones for years. I know Kabiyesi
Awujale has been on the throne for over 60 years.”
Abiodun said he is cognizant that his position is transient,
saying he would not take it for granted.
“I’ve promised to serve the people of Ogun State very
diligently. I will be fair, I promise to be just, equitable and I promise that
no part of this state will be developed at the expense of another part,” he
stated.
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