"We'll go home and reconcile with aggrieved members," Ekiti APC Stakeholders task themselves.

"We'll go home and reconcile with aggrieved members," Ekiti APC Stakeholders task themselves.

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ekiti rose from a meeting on Saturday 23rd July, 2022, with a resolution to embark on genuine reconciliatory moves with dissenting members in their different local governments, wards and units in the spirit of "no victor, no vanquished," even as the party coasted home to victory in the last governorship election in the state.

The meeting was the first of its kind since the 18 June 2022, when APC resoundingly beat other parties to come top at the poll and its governorship candidate, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, BAO, emerged the Governor-elect.

Speaking to the gathering of the party leaders, the State Chairman of the party, Barrister Paul Omotoso, thanked every member from the top to bottom who contributed in one way or the other to the success of the party who contributed to the success at the poll. He said that since the election was over and "our party" had won with a landslide, there was no reason to continue to bear any grudge against anyone who might have worked against the party's interest during the election. Rather everyone should go back home and draw the aggrieved ones closer and back to the party. 

"It is a no victor, no vanquished situation for our party and we are grateful to everyone," he said.

The party chairman however warned members not to let of their guard or make any move that will polarise the party 8n the state. He assured that there was no division among the party leaders at the top, saying that from Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, the first democratically elected Governor of the state, to Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, the incumbent, to Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the incoming, the leadership of the party is one and whole. 

"If you are a bonafide member of our party, then see the leadership as one and all the leaders as inseparable. There is only one caucus of APC in Ekiti, and that is the one with Otunba Adebayo at the top, followed by Dr. Fayemi and then the Governor-elect, Mr. Oyebanjiand then the other notable leaders of the party."

Members from the three senatorial districts, who reacted to the Chairman's message also affirmed the need for the party to unite and welcome back those who had left in anger back, and that it's now, more than ever, that they need everyone in their midst.

The stakeholders express their gratitude to God almighty, the State Governor, Dr. Fayemi, his wife Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi and everyone who played one role or the other in ensuring their victory at the poll.

In his response to all contributions, Deputy Governor of the State, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, who stood in for the Governor, Dr. Fayemi, thanked everyone, dedicated the victory to God, asked for unity among members, asked them to go after those who might have left the party in anger and most importantly, asked party men and women to remain steadfast and focus on the remaining elections ahead, to ensure a resounding victory.

"We have the presidential election ahead as well as as those of the national and state assemblies. It is only when our party come out victorious in those polls, that our incoming Governor can be able to recommend deserving members into appointive positions at the national level."

Also present at the meeting, the first of its kind since the 18 June Guber election, were the Governor-elect, Chief Mrs. Monisade Afuye, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Funminiyi Afuye, his deputy, Rt Hon. Hakeem Jamiu, State Deputy Chairman of the party, Hon. Sola Elesin, one-time Deputy Governor of the State, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, former State Chairman of the party, Chief Jide Awe and a host of other leaders of the party.

Signed:

Segun Dipe

State Publicity Secretary, All Progress Congress, APC, Ekiti State

23-07-2022.

Why BAT Is The Best Presidential Aspirant For The Job In 2023- Says Capt. Adebomi.

Why BAT Is The Best Presidential Aspirant For The Job In 2023- Says Capt. Adebomi. 

Major reasons why I, Capt. Sunday Ebenezer Adebomi, will support the candidacy of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for President of Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2023.

(1) TINUBU was first to start "Economic Summit" to proffer solutions for economic prosperity.

(2)TINUBU was first to start "Treasury Single Account (TSA)" in Lagos State to promote good governance, transparency and accountability.

(3) TINUBU was first to start "Independent Power Project" (Eron) to boost Power Supply, industrialisation and Employment Opportunities.

(4) TINUBU was first to promote "Digital Economy" by digitalisation of Lagos Tax Administration to improve revenue collections for developments.

(5) TINUBU was first Governor to "Create 37 Local Govt. Council Development Areas (LCDAs)" to bring governance and development closer to the grassroots.

(6)TINUBU was first to offer Free Education and to appoint Pupils who Excelled Academically as acting Governor of Lagos to encourage youth productivity in Education.

(7) TINUBU was first Detribalized Executive to engage Nigerians from other states to work (shop) with Lagos state government to promote unity.

(8) TINUBU was first to go every length legally possible to reclaim SouthWest states (and beyond) Governorship election stolen mandates as attested to by VP Osinbajo.

(9)TINUBU was first and last Governor who governed his state for years without federal allocation (FAAC) as OBJ government wickedly withheld Lagos state N4.8 billion allocations.

(10) TINUBU was first to bring Telecommunications (Econet) to Nigeria for easy communication and business.

(11) TINUBU fought for Enthronement of Democratic order in Nigeria and associated  benefits of democracy we enjoys today.

(12) TINUBU is full of Vision, great Ideas, Policies, Strategies, Plans and unusual Wisdom.

(13 TINUBU is that Detribalized Nigerian who on different occasions supported these Fulani men: ATIKU, RIBADU and BUHARI...all for Presidency.

(14) TINUBU is a Religion Tolerant Leader; a devoted Muslim husband of a devoted Christian wife.

(15) TINUBU carved out a Blueprint for Lagos State and brought Lagos State from the most dirty and unstructured state to a "Megacity City, Smart City and now GREATER Lagos"; the most institutionalized State in West Africa.

16) TINUBU started the Governor's Forum with the first two meetings held in Lagos.

17) TINUBU is the only candidate with Propounded Ideologies including "Counter-cyclical Fiscal Policy" and "Democratic Arithmetic" etc.

A vote for him is a step forward for National Unity, Development, Progress and Prosperity.

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HISTORY OF ILE-OGBO TOWN, OSUN STATE.

HISTORY OF ILE-OGBO TOWN, OSUN STATE.

Ileogbo is the headquarters of Aiyedire Local Government in Osun State, Nigeria. It is situated midway between Ibadan and Osogbo, the capitals of Oyo and Osun State. Ibadan is about 44 km to the south of Ileogbo while Osogbo is about 42 km to its north, Oyo 40 km to its west, while Gbongan and Ife are located to the east of the town.

The name Ileogbo comes from an old Yoruba folk tale that the people in this town had a very long life span. Ileogbo means the land of the old. The settlers in this town used to have a saying "Ile Ogbo mi ni mo de yi" (meaning the place where I will live till I am very old), and the name was later shortened to Ileogbo.

Ileogbo is one of the famous Yoruba land with its famous cultural activities and tradition,
Ore (ileogbo Ilu ore, omo arepo panda) said to be the protector of ileogbo citizen both home and abroad. Ore festival comes once a year and it attracts people far and wide. Ore tree is as strange as finding a lion in a hole dug in the ground that harbors a rat. When you account for the mother of whom her child's biography is shoddy, its sound unbelievable. But such is the feature of the cradle of a sacred Oore Tree located in Ileogbo.

Ileogbo, inarguably is a product of Ore Tree. The tree, because of its peculiarity, is a pointer to the seating of Ileogbo, the headquarters of Ayedire Local Government in Osun State. The tree life span is uncertain as the first settlers are younger than Ore tree.

The tree was located circa 1840 subsequent to a spiritual consultation with oracle by Kuseela, the only surviving Prince of the war between Fulani and Ileogbo in 1822. Ileogbo was checkmated by Fulanis in 1822, thus, the former site became desolated. After the clash between the troops of Alaafin and the Fulanis in Osogbo in 1840, tranquility returned to the affected Yoruba towns, Ileogbo inclusive. The development triggered Kuseela, consulted an oracle and was divined that he stops, with his entourage where ever he finds a tree tied with white cloth. It was divined that he, with his people shall organize a prosperous kingdom.

Tradition had it that the tree is manned by a male (Baba Abore) and a female (Iya Abore) appointed on the advice of the king. One of the past Iya Abore from Olukoun's compound nicknamed the tree Alhaja Jabaru. This name is not unconnected with the female spirit the tree is said to shelter. Some traditionalists considered Ore as a strong protection against any havoc in Ileogbo. The tree does not shed its leaves under its shade.

Eegun festival (masquerade) it is festivity that draws people from other towns and cities to Ileogbo.

Igbo festival is a must see tradition where young and old, men and women, boys and girls loyal to Igbo festival will be flogging themselves publicly in the city center.

Ileogbo has some private and public secondary schools like Luther King’s college ileogbo, Community High School, Ileogbo, African church grammar school, kuta/ileogbo others are Royal ambassador international college, ileogbo, Omoloye group of schools, ileogbo, Daarul-Hikmah Islamic School, Glorious group of schools, ileogbo and lots more

Aiyedire is a Local Government Area, one of the thirty Local Government Areas in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located at 1, Col Ogunkanmi Road in the town of Ileogbo at 7°47′00″N 4°12′00″E. Hon. Adeboye Mukaila Oladejo had been its Chairman since 2017.

Aiyedire Local Government Area is divided into four districts namely Ile Ogbo, Kuta, Oke Osun (Alabata), and Olupona. For efficient administration purposes, Aiyedire South, a Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out of Aiyedire and headed by Hon. Olufemi Idowu.

This Local Government Area is located in the western axis of Osun state. It is bounded by Ejigbo, Ola Oluwa, Irewole, Ayedaade and Iwo Local Government Areas. It has an area of 262 km² and a population of 75,846 at the 2006 national census. It features two distinct seasons, the dry and rainy seasons. The average temperature of Aiyedire is put at 28.5° centigrade while the humidity of the area is estimated at 60 percent. Wind speed across Aiyedire is put at 10 km/h.

Farming is the predominant economic activity. Cocoa is a major cash crop cultivated in the area solely or in combination with other agricultural crops such as coffee, cassava, palm oil, kola nut, maize, pineapple and yam.

Trade is an important feature of the economic lives of the people with markets such as the Alaya main market and the Mosun market providing access for the exchange of a wide range of goods and services. Hunting and crop cultivation are other important economic enterprises engaged by the locals.

Sacred Idi-Oore Tree:

Sacred Idi-Oore Tree in Ileogbo 

The tree is famed a pointer to the seating of Ileogbo, the headquarters of Ayedire Local Government in Osun State. The tree life span is uncertain as the first settlers are younger than it. The tree was located circa 1840 subsequent to a spiritual consultation with oracle by Prince Kuseela, the only surviving monarch from the war between Fulani and Ileogbo in 1822 where they were defeated. In 1840, as tranquility returned, it triggered Kuseela, to consult an oracle for a new abode as the former settlement was desolate. The oracle divined that he stops, with his entourage where ever he finds a tree tied with white cloth. It was divined that he, with his people shall organize a prosperous kingdom. Prince Kuseela contacted the tree, weeded its surrounding, settled near at Akinmoyero`s compound and invited people from far and near and subsequently multiplied to about eighty two compounds with numerous suburb.

Tradition had it that the tree is manned by a male (Baba Abore) and a female (Iya Abore) appointed on the advice of the king. One of the past Iya Abore from Olukoun`s compound nicknamed the tree Alhaja Jabaru. This name is not unconnected with the female spirit the tree is said to shelter. Some traditionalists considered Oore as a strong protection against any havoc in Ileogbo. The tree does not shed its leaves under its shade.

Cultural activities:
Anlugbua is celebrated annually. Anlugbua Akindele, a famous hunter and warrior was a progenitor that led his people from Orile-Owu to Owu-Kuta, where they are presently settled. He left Orile-Owu because he was not given the chance to reign after his father’s passage. His younger brother was made to ascend the throne, which angered him. So, he left and later settled in a place called Ikutamiti (I evaded death). It is Ikutamiti that was shortened to Kuta. After a reign of 300 years, he decided to sink to the ground, instead of dying physically. The spot where he entered into the ground is where is annually converged to celebrate. The place is now a local historical site.

The shrine is a sacred groove about three kilometres away from the town and inaccessible by vehicle and tucked inside the Anlugbua forest. Some of the rites are the sacrifices of live ram and dog in addition to pounded yam and okro/ogbono soup at the shrine. Persons who wear certain tribal marks called keke are forbidden from entering Anlugbua’s.

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Afenifere Group Declaration For Peter Obi: An Embarrassment to the Region to Foil Internal Disunity- Says Omoluabi Team Alliance SC&P Group.

Afenifere Group Declaration For Peter Obi: An Embarrassment to the Region to Foil Internal Disunity- Says Omoluabi Team Alliance SC&P Group.

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural Group condemn in totality the comments of the Pan Yoruba Socio- cultural group for publicly endorsing the candidature of Mr Peter Obi through his new National Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo few days ago. It is no more strange to some of us that the foremost Pan Yoruba Socio-cultural Group which is suppose to be a bonding agent and a rallying point for the Yoruba ethnic group worldwide is fast becoming a shadow of itself and seems to be loosing focus on the primary purpose for which the group was founded by the frontliners of the group who are no more.

 Pa Ayo Adebanjo was seen making public the group' s support and declaration for the candidature of Mr.Peter Obi who is running for the highest office in the country on the platform of the Labour Party. This public declaration has been circulating on air and occupying media space in the last couple of weeks leaving a lot of Nigerians and the Yoruba people especially worried about this position of a highly respected socio-cultural group who now bath in old glory and has absolutely lost the genuine voice it was known for several decades ago. Yes individuals or groups have a right to show solidarity and support at this time as it pleases such groups but not a socio- cultural group like Afenifere who understands the gravity of such action at this crucial moment. 

To Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-cultural Group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo's decalaration for Peter Obi is best described as a regional embarrassment, a misplaced priority, misinformation and misrepresentation of a region they claim to speak for. It is very pertinent to rebuke and reject in totality such act, action and statements that is best perceived to have grave implications on the chances of the emergence of our son Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a prominent leader and a committed nationalist who to many of us in the younger generation is seen to be a unifying figure, a pathfinder and the only personality still standing head tall to create that needed representation, unity of purpose and bond for the entire southwest and by extension the Yoruba people across borders. 

Afenifere under Pa Ayo Adebanjo has not gotten it right on all fronts since his take over of the administration of the group from Pa Reuben Fasoranti. One sometimes will wonder if this is the same Afenifere that once paraded highly respected men, elderly ones who were known for fighting aggressively and unapologetically against any individual or group who wants to throw banters at the youruba people. Even in the face of imperfection as no individual is perfect, It is not an exaggeration to say that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the best candidate for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2023 going by his antecedents, sincerity of purpose, good leadership style, political footprints viz- a-viz his hunger for the southwest integration since 1999 till date.

 Fortunately for us in the southwest and the entire Yoruba land, we have this one man as a great asset who is best defined as a re- incarnated Awolowo whose thirst for the development of his region was unrivalled. 

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural Group want to categorically state that Mr. Peter Obi and the Labour Party should not allow himself and his party be deceived through the pseudo declaration of Pa Ayo Adebanjo for his Presidential bid come 2023. Such statement and declaration is misinforming, misrepresenting, gross insincerity, condemnable and baseless as it is not a declaration made on behalf of the southwest and the Yoruba people worldwide. We shall continue to support our own son, the Presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu not because of his party affiliation but because of his contribution, competence, capacity, love and passion for national unity and development viz-a -viz providing directions politically to the entire southwest against all odds since 1999 till date. 

We shall not tolerate any individual, group or ethnic affiliation who intend attempting any act capable of thwarting an assured victory and rare opportunity at our doorstep to produce the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group however advise that the elderly stateman, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and other highly respected members of the Afenifere Group we all grew up to know as children should have a rethink, repent and come to reason with us on reasons why they must throw their weights behind the man of the moment, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They should set aside personal grievances, acrimony, long time feud and clash of interest that may have existed in the time past. Our elders know too well that no house divided against itself shall stand.and that an injury to one is an injury to all which is entrenched in the ideology and principle Afenifere Group was known for even in the days of the founder Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The group was privileged to have been mentored by the late sage who mentored a handful of members of Afenifere Group both dead and living. We in Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group have our own ideologies and principles which first recognizes the need to advance, promote, defend and protect the interest of our people, the Southwest and the entire Yoruba nation across the globe. 

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the best option for Nigeria now going by his enviable track records and this we pray gets divine backing by the gods of our land. We wait to respond to counter comments, and reactions that will be met with actions and responses from our Group if need be since this is enough signal to anyone who may wish to know that Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group is a relevant voice in state, national and international matters and has absolute freedom to express such in befitting manners devoid of hate and slander. 

E-SIGNED:

National Convener & Leader

Omoluabi Jayeola A.O 

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National Secretary

Oladimeji Adelani

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Capt. Sunday Ebenezer Adebomi pay condolence visits to Ekiti former Deputy Governor Prof. Kolawole Eleka.

Capt. Sunday Ebenezer Adebomi pay condolence visits to Ekiti former Deputy Governor Prof. Kolawole Eleka.

Captain Sunday Adebomi, on Tuesday visited the former Deputy Governor of the state, Prof. Kolawole Eleka in his resident Ikere Ekiti over the death of his father, Pa Olusola Ojo Eleka, who died recently.

The deceased Pa Olusola Ojo Eleka, was the father of Prof. Kolawole Eleka, the state former Deputy Governor and stalwart leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In his condolence message, Adebomi described the late Eleka as a respected community leader and politician who lived an exemplary and impactful life that typified Ekiti values.

He said, "We thank the Lord for a life of service and sacrifice by our father who passed away on the 11th of July, 2022. He lived a life of impact and exemplified Ekiti values in all their ramifications. May Papa’s soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF JALUMI WAR

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF JALUMI WAR
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The Jalumi War, also called the Battle of Ikirun, was a battle that took place on 1 November 1878, in the North East of present-day Osun State, Nigeria. It was part of the larger conflict named the Ibadan War. The forces of Ibadan victorious in detail a force of rebellious Yorubas including soldiers from Ilorin, Ekiti, Ila and Ijesha. Despite the victory, fighting continued in the years that followed until the Ilorins were finally defeated in 1897.

The Jalumi War took place in the hilly country of the Northeast of Osun State in the area that includes Ikirun, Iba, Inisa, Mesin Ipole (the present Imesi-ile), Okuku and Eko-Ende. It was one of the series of civil wars in Yorubaland between 1793 and 1893.

In June 1878 word came to Ibadan that the Ilorins had joined the Ekitis and Ilas in the alliance against them. The Ekitis and Ila, now joined by the Ijeshas, laid siege to Ikirun. The Emir of Ilorin sent his forces, led by Ajia, to join his allies around Ikurin. They suffered a setback at Otan, but were reinforced and joined the siege. When news reached Ibadan they were unable to send help until their army returned on 14 October 1878 from an expedition to Meko. The Balogun Ogboriefon was told to march to the aid of Ikirun with five days.

Commanders and leaders involved in the war:
1. Fabunmi of the Ekiti
2. Adeyale of Ila
3. Ogunmodede of Ijesha
4. Ayimoro of Ijesha
5. Ajia of Ilorin
6. Balogun Ajayi Ogboriefon of Ibadan
7. The Osi Ilori of Ibadan

The Ilorin soldiers 

It was the peak of the rainy season, and many Ibadan soldiers drowned crossing the Oba and Osun rivers. The Balogun had to share command with the Osi Ilori, a jealous and incompetent man. On 30 October 1878 the Ikiruns had been pressed back and fought within their town walls. The Balogun of Ibadan entered the town the next day with his relief force. The attacking forces at this time were in three groups. The Ilorins under Ajia were to the northeast, near the Ikirun farms. The Ilas under Prince Adeyale and the Ekitis under Fabunmi were camped together nearby. The Ijeshas were to the east, led by Ayimoro and Ogunmodede, encamped in the small town of Iba.

On 1 November 1878 the three besieging forces advanced against Ikirun. The Balogun left the Osi Ilori and his followers with the Ikiruns to fight the Ilorins, Ekitis and Ilas, while he took his soldiers to fight the Ijeshas. The first group was defeated, their leader the Osi Ilori was taken alive, and the rest retreated to Ikirun. When the Balogun heard of the failure, he did not panic, but through clever maneuvers defeated and ruthlessly destroyed the Ijeshas. He then returned, defeated the Ilorins and drove them out of their camp, but not before they had killed the Osi. He then defeated the demoralized Ekitis and Ilas. The victory was complete.

The people of Ofa heard that the Ilorins were in retreat, and cut the bridge across the Otin River in their rear. The Ilorins were pushed into the flooded river by the victorious Ibadans, and thousands of men, women and horses drowned. Jalumi means "drown in the river". The battle is so named because of the drowning of the forces of Ilorin.

War charms were used by both sides in the Ibadan war, and some thought that the Muslim charms were more powerful than the traditional Yoruba ones. According to a verbal report given one hundred years later, an actor named Ojelade from Inisha who lived in Okuku impressed the Balogun of Ibadan with his magical powers. He and his troupe were asked to help the Ibadan forces against the rebels. It is said that Ojelade disguised himself as a white man, which made the enemy flee since "they could not fight the ghost of a white man." The members of the troupe could not be hurt. They stretched out their arms, and the bullets were caught in their clothes and fell to the ground, where they were collected and shot back at the enemy. Through these and other actions the troupe helped with the victory. A war cannon monument marking the end of the war is located at the Odo Otin River bank, Inisa, Odo Otin LGA till today. Despite the Ibadan victory, the Ijebu refused to ally with them and the Egba would not give them passage to the coast. The Ekiti formed a military confederation called the Ekiti Parapo commanded by the Ogedengbe of Ilesha, and formed a tighter alliance with the Ijesha. The Ibadan found themselves fighting on three fronts. Okuku, which had been under the control of Ilorin, now came within the control of Ibadan, which posted a representative to the town. However the region continued to be harried by the Ilorins. This continued after the British had negotiated peace in 1893, and ended only after the British Captain Bower destroyed the main Ilorin army near Otan using rockets in 1896. Ilorin itself fell the next year.

Source:
Johnson, Samuel (2010-09-30). The History of the Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-108-02099-2. Retrieved 2014-08-17.

Lakemfa, Owei (2010-08-04). "The Akala - Oyinlola 'Jalumi' War". Vanguard. Retrieved 2014-08-17

Oyebanji Pays Condolence Visit to SDP Stalwart, Akogun Bunmi Ogunleye over mother's Death.

Oyebanji Pays Condolence Visit to SDP Stalwart, Akogun Bunmi Ogunleye over mother's Death.

Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on Monday visited the Ogunleye family in Ikole Ekiti over the death of their mother, Princess Rebecca Omoyelede Ogunleye, who died recently at the age of 86. 

The deceased was the mother of Akogun Bunmi Ogunleye, a stalwart of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Aremo Tunde Ogunleye, a former Commissioner in the state, and a leader in  the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In his condolence message, Oyebanji described the late community leader as a mother to all and a progressive matriarch who lived her life promoting love, unity and humanity.

"Though mama's death is painful but we thank God for a life well spent. Thank you so much for everything. May your sweet soul rest in peace," he wrote.

Reacting to the visit, Aremo Tunde Ogunleye, said the visit by the Governor-Elect was not unexpected, considering the long years of relationship between the Oyebanji and Ogunleye families.

"The condolence visit by the Governor-Elect over the passing of our mother is expected, given the ties between the two families. We have been family friends for over 25 years and have never allowed politics to define our relationship. Today, I'm a member of PDP, my brother is a leader in the SDP, while the Governor-Elect is in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but we have never allowed that to determine how we relate.

" When he was the Secretary to the State Government, I was close to him and he too was close to me when I was Commissioner. Perhaps the beauty of it all is that almost all members of the two families are equally friends. However, we are very appreciative of his coming and the honour given to our family, despite his tight schedule at the moment," 

Also speaking Akogun Bunmi Ogunleye, who revealed that the family would keep the Governor-elect abreast of the burial plan as it unfolds,  said he was delighted adding that the visit had further demonstrated the importance of  politics without bitterness.