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24 — Vanguard, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 40 YEARS AFTER: What we miss about Ooni Aderemi — FAMILY By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO—THE history of mankind is embedded with the tale of great men, whose imprint on the sands of time remain limitless and unforgettable. The Yoruba race and indeed the black race is endowed with a legend, whose achievement is likened to an indelible mark that traverse generations. Oba Adesoji Tadeniawo Aderemi, the 49th Ooni of Ile- Ife, is such a personality. Fifty years ago, he ascended into the palace’s ceiling, according to Yoruba tradition, where he watches over and protects the race. Yet, his image reverberates around the world being a trailblazer in different spheres of life. Oba Aderemi was described as a legend and colossus. Having dignified the revered traditional institution, political space and lived a live of service for the 90 years he lived, the monarch raised the bar in public service. A highly principled leader with finesse, he dominated the traditional institution and political space without jettisoning the integrity of one institution against the other. Renowned for his vibrant contribution to debate, Oba Aderemi was a torn in the flesh of the colonial masters. He served in the highest organs of government from the colonial era to pre-and postindependent Nigeria. From being a minister in the cabinet under the MacPherson Constitution to becoming a Governor General in the defunct Western Region, he was involved in all constitutional conferences that led to the attainment of independence by Nigeria in 1960. Born in Ile-Ife to the family of Osundeyi Gbadebo and Adekunbi Itiola, the monarch lost his father when he was just eight years old, thus his upbring fell on the shoulders of his mother. Oba Adesoji exited mother earth to the terrestrial space on July 3, 1980 after reigning for 50 years as the Ooni of Ife. Missing a father and mentor Prince Owoade Aderemi during the 40 years commemoration anniversary in Ile-Ife, said the family is taking solace in the monumental legacies of the late monarch but his memories would forever remain with them. He noted that their father would always be happy with them, especially for holding the family together and the unity in Ile-Ife. He said: “I am sure that our father would be so happy in the world beyond to realize how great and united his family is after five decades. As princes and princesses, we have done a lot to develop Ile- Ife and I wish to state that we shall continue to be active in the growth of our beloved city." Speaking for the grandchildren, Mr. Segun Omoworare described the late monarch as an epitome of both traditional and political leadership. “While on the respected throne of Oduduwa, Baba served Nigeria in several political capacities including being among the first set of the country’s Ministers and Governor of the then Western region. He was among the nationalists who fought a great fight for the nation’s independence and we are so proud to be his descendants", Omoworare said. Emulate Ooni Aderemi — Ooni Ogunwusi The present Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi urged public office holders to thread the footpath of the late monarch in a bid to serve the country and understand the depth of selfless service to humanity. “I wish to implore our politicians across the country to look deep into the life, time and accomplishments of Sir Aderemi and learn great lessons of servant leadership. He was selflessly committed to the development of the country. “Among several tangible virtues to be emulated from the good life of Sir Aderemi is the good name he left behind which still speaks volume till date. Houses, cars and other material gains of life will surely fade away while one’s name remains in the book of history forever. “Today, the ancient city of Ile-Ife and indeed the entire human race is proud to have had Sir Adesoji Aderemi whom we shall continue to celebrate. Plans are underway to immortalize him and I have discussed it with members of the family.” Ooni Adeyeye said. The immediate past Governor of Osun State, Oba Adesoji was a philosopher who became king and a king who ruled like a philosopher, one remarkable aspect of his reign was his association with Chief Obafemi Awolowo •Late Ooni Adesoji Aderemi. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola described the late Ooni as a philosopher king, whose passion for education, justice and peace help build an egalitarian society in the old Western region. "Oba Adesoji was a philosopher who became king and a king who ruled like a philosopher. "One remarkable aspect of his reign was his association with Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Their iron sharpened iron, producing an explosive era of wisdom, maturity and people centred leadership, not just in Ife but throughout the region and their sphere of influence. "The first was in education. he knew the value of education and so personally championed education development in his domain. On account of this, he largely, if not singlehandedly, spearheaded the established of Oduduwa College in Ile-Ife. Leveraging on his relationship with Chief Awolowo, he also got the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in the ancient city. "Secondly, he stood for justice and approximated the general will of the people. In the political crisis that engulfed the Western Region beginning from 1962, he never wavered in staying the course of justice. He stood solidly behind the people. "Lastly, his reign was peaceful. Ife had peace all around during his reign and he was able to consolidate indisputably his spiritual headship of the Yoruba race. "Oba Adesoji inherited a great throne, but with hard work and personal influence, he made the throne even greater. He became known far and wide and his influence grew all over the world, particularly among the Diaspora", he said. On behalf of the Ife traditional council, the Obalufe of Ife, Oba Idowu Adediwura extolled the late Ikorodu families threaten legal action over alleged contemptuous broadcast By Henry Ojelu LAGOS—TEN prominent families in the Igbokuta community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State have threatened to sue the management of a Lagos based radio station over an alleged unverified and contemptuous broadcast. In a letter to the radio station through the law firm of Destiny Takon & Co, the families Aderemi for opening Ile-Ife and its environs to immeasurable economic and social benefits. “Because of Ooni Aderemi, Ile- Ife is known and respected as the genuine source of human race. Baba lived a life of love which I want us all to emulate because we have not only come here to celebrate but also to learn lessons from a life well spent", he stated. Ondo Ambassadorial nominee: Ekimogun Roundtable backs Akinkugbe By Dayo Johnson AKURE—A group, the Ekimogun Round Table in Ondo State has described the appointment of Nimi Akinkugbe, as Ambassadorial nominee for Ondo State, as a plus to the state and the nation. While lauding President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointment, the group said Nimi Akinkugbe “is a resourceful person that will do the nation proud." The secretary of the group, Olusola Akinbinu, however, condemned attempts by individuals or groups to deny her of her fundamental human Rights. Akinbinu said: “Akinkugbe is eminently qualified by virtue of her academic and career achievements and also her state of origin which is Ondo. “Nimi is happily married to Yinka Akinkugbe, a native of Ondo Kingdom in Ondo West Council Area of Ondo State and has over the years displayed very outstanding philanthropic gestures towards Ondo State people home and abroad. “Nimi’s contribution to the comprising of Malolagbe, Sonaya, Oni, Ayala-Bello, Ayeni, Ashole, Kuye, Jigan, Osunloye and Akinrele, alleged that the station on May 23, broadcast an announcement warning the public to desist from buying properties from them. The families also claimed that the broadcast falsely and mischievously stated that all land in Igbokuta belonged to the Ogunbanwo family whereas there are persisting civil and criminal litigations on the subject matter. Part of the letter reads: “In your haste to broadcast your ponderous, reckless and onesided announcements, you denied your selves the opportunity of knowing that one of the parties In Suit No IKD/32/ 2008, notably Mr. Wahab Arernu Ajala-Bello, has since filed a pending appeal before the Court of Appeal in suit No. CA/L/ 802M/2013, against the judgment of Abiru J (As he then was) “You also by your haste to go to town with your announcements under review, denied your selves the opportunity of knowing that the remaining parties In Suit No. “(IKD/32/2008, notably, the Akinreles and 2(Two) other Ajala- Bellos, had since filed a pending application before the High Court of Lagos State, praying the said court to set aside its own decision, because it was obtained by fraud. “Equally of note is the fact that members of the Ogunbanwo family, notably, Mr. Tajudeen Nasiru, Olayiwola Nasiru, Selimotu Dauda and the Surveyor they fraudulently procured to forge a Survey Plan for them, to represent that a Survey Plan over 1(One) plot of land situate at Agura, Ikorodu, Lagos, related to the whole land of Igbokuta, are facing criminal prosecution by the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at the High Court of Lagos State in Charge No. lD/3802C/2017, for fraud, forgery and alteration.'' growth of our community is also worthy of commendation. “Hence, by undisputable implication, she is by right of marriage, an indigene of Ondo kingdom in Ondo State, and a resourceful person to represent Nigeria.” The group cited the case of Osun State-born Senator Folasade Grace-Bent, who represented Adamawa South in the National Assembly in 2007. “Apart from Akinkugbe’s academic achievements, which stands her out, she is equally fit to represent Ondo State by virtue of marriage which is in accordance with the amended Federal Character Commission Act of 2017. “Section 2, Part II of the Federal Character Commission (Establishment, etc) Act, (Amendment Bill), 2017 gives married women the option of choosing the indigeneship of their fathers or husbands. “lt is undeserving to discriminate against women, and their rights in this modern age. The group noted that “ We can tell the world that she is our Amazon and every lover of good development in Ondo state is happy with her nomination.
By Ola Ajayi & Deola Badru IBADAN—FLOODING has become a recurring decimal in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. It occurred in 1955, 1963, 1964, 1978, August 31, 1980 and August 26, 2011. Though, there were minor ones, they were not as deadly as the ones that occurred in those years. Ever since that of August 1980 and the recent one in 2011, residents in the city especially those who live close to the river or waterways shiver whenever there are signs of rainfall. Just as it happened in the past, another similar flood disaster happened again about a week and half ago leaving on its trails, tears and heavy losses. The heavy rain which started at about 3.30pm did not stop till late in the evening. Places that were worse-hit are Olodo, Oke-Ado, Onipepeye, Gbekuba, Apata and Omi-Adio. At Omi Adio, farmlands and fish-ponds were submerged. Earlier, the state government had dredged some rivers and streams in preparation for the heavy rains. The dredging apparently had impact as it reduced the devastating effect the flooding could have caused. Victims recount loses One of the affected residents at Olodo Rafiu Ololade, a trader, said, "The rain started drizzling until it became heavier and continued for many hours. There was no casualties here yet, but we don't know what will happen when the large volume of water flows away. "All our property including electrical appliances, furniture, food items, clothes, were swept away. EDITOR: Dayo Johnson (08033509763) Deputy Editor: Dapo Akinrefon 08023844928 (sms only) CORRESPONDENTS: Ola Ajayi Ibadan Dare Fasube (Photo) Rotimi Ojomoyela Ekiti Monsuru Olowoopejo Lagos Adeola Badru Ibadan Shina Abubakar Osogbo James Ogunnaike Abeokuta A man looking dejected after salvaging some of his belongings from his flooded room. Photo by Dare Fasube Flood leaves trail of tears, losses for Ibadan residents "We saw some animals floating on water. We heard also that some parts of Ososami and other areas were submerged." At Olodo, some houses and churches were submerged and property worth millions of naira lost. Mrs Florence Adeleke, a resident, called on the State government to intensify efforts at bringing lasting solution to the nagging flood disaster. Gov Makinde makes drainage master plan In order to address the issue of flooding, apart from dredging about 64 rivers within the city, the Governor Seyi Makinde directed the execution of a drainage masterplan under the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project within the next 18 months. He also said victims of flooding would soon be relocated. The governor, who gave the directive while on an on-the-spot assessment of the flood affected areas of Ibadan said that the measure would help prevent perennial flood disaster in the state. The governor, on a tour of the areas including Oke- Omi, Ikumapayi, Olodo and Onipepeye Bridges at Sawmill all in Ibadan on Wednesday, added that he has directed the Local Chairmen in the areas to begin work on the affected Vanguard, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 — 25 immediately on it. “IUFMP is already dredging the river. The remaining thing is just to put a properly sized bridge across it and we will do that. “By the time we are able to get all the projects under the IUFMP executed, the issues of flood will be dealt with and it is only then that the rainy season will not be any problem for us. It is work in progress and I believe that, in the next 18 months, there will be appreciable improvement and our people can sleep with their eyes closed even if it is raining heavily. "On structures obstructing the waterways, we will have to take some of them out. At the main road at Olodo, some people already moved out by themselves. So, the government will enumerate such properties and then see how we can relocate people there.” The governor also enjoined the people to desist from actions capable of aggravating flooding, including dumping of wastes in river channels and waterways, which he said may result in the blockage of drainage and river channels. He urged people living close to flood-prone areas to vacate the areas to avoid loss of lives and valuable properties to the flood, promising that his administration will continue to give succour to those affected by flooding. He said: “Palliative is general. We are faced with a pandemic and we are also faced with an economic meltdown. So, palliative is something that is continuous for all the people," he said. Some of the places visited by the governor included Garage Olodo, Ikumapayi, Oke Omi, Omi River, Under Bridge Onipepeye and Sawmill, all within the Ibadan metropolis. bridges immediately. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as further declaring that the Ministry of Environment should enumerate the properties affected by the flood at Olodo area with a view to relocating some of the residents to other areas. He said: “Like we can see out there, the bridge is undersized. There is a drainage master plan for Oyo State under the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project, IUFMP, this has been identified and I think we have to keep taking them out one at a time. So, I have asked the local government chairman to write for approval, and work will start SEVEN YEARS AFTER: Court resolves Obalufon chieftaincy stool tussle in Sepeteri By Ola Ajayi IBADAN—AFTER seven years of legal tussle over a chieftaincy stool of Sepeteri in Saki East Local Government area of Oyo State, the State High Court has ordered that the Omiwole Ruling House should present the next king of the ancient town. Since the death of Oba Karimu Oyesiji on April 23, 2013, there has been royal battle among the three major ruling houses in the town. The ruling houses in contention for the Obalufon chieftaincy stool are Omiwole Oladosun, Adeola and Alao Alatise. Princes Omiwole Oyinwola Imuraina and Omiwole Oyeleke Moruff representing Omiwole ruling house have dragged the Governor of Oyo State, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oyo State, the Alaafin of Oyo, and five others to court asking the court to declare that it is the turn of the family to present the new king. Alhaji K. A Adegoke represented the claimants; Fasomo Falola, counsel for the 4th and 6th defendants; while Habibu Giwa held the brief of A.Y Aderogba for the 9th and 10th defendants. After both parties had concluded their case, the court which was presided over by Justice Ezekiel Olayinka Ajayi, the court held that the Omiwole Ruling House and not any other family should present the next candidate to the vacant stool of traditional ruler (Obalufon) of Sepeteri ,a town in Saki East Local Government area of Oyo State. The court said a 1959 Chieftaincy Declaration made pursuant to section 4(2) of Chiefs Law of 1957 and approved on 26 October, 1959 is subsisting, valid and the contents thereto are the customary law and practice duly accepted and recognized by all and sundry in Sepeteri”. Justice Ajayi also held that Justice Ajayi also granted an order commanding 1st to 4th defendants to write another letter to Prince Omiwole Oyinloye Imuraina, the current head of Omiwole ruling house, requesting them to meet and nominate a candidate to fill the vacant stool of Obalufon of Sepeteri though Adesola family may be in existence in Sepeteri, the only three ruling houses recognized by the people of Sepeteri and the Chieftaincy declaration regarding the filling of the vacant stool of Obalufon approved on 26th October, 1959 and registered on 28th October, 1959 are Omiwole, Adeola and Alao Alatise ruling houses. The judge further granted the order quashing and setting aside the letter written on behalf of the 4th defendant dated 26th July, 2013 by Prince A. O. Apanpa ref. no SELG/T/112/88 to an unspecified family head of Omiwole ruling house, Sepeteri requesting Omiwole family to meet and nominate candidate to fill the vacant stool of Obalufon of Sepeteri having been wrongly delivered and not directed to a specific head of family. Justice Ajayi also granted an order commanding 1st to 4th defendants to write another letter to Prince Omiwole Oyinloye Imuraina, the current head of Omiwole ruling house, requesting them to meet and nominate a candidate to fill the vacant stool of Obalufon of Sepeteri pursuant to the said chieftaincy declaration of Sepeteri.” “An order of this court is granted quashing and declaring null and void the letter written by Mr. M. O Akano dated 25th October, 2013, ref. no. CB. 141/25/9/ vol.11T/54, purportedly to have been written on behalf of the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters when in truth and fact there was no commissioner to approve as at 14th October, 2013 up till time the letter with ref.no.CB.141/25/9/vol.11T was written and same being in conflict with the provisions of chieftaincy declaration of 1959 recognized to fill the vacant stool of Obalufon of Sepeteri.” On the counter claims of the 4th, 9th and 10th defendants, the judge said: “Due to my reasoning in the course of of this judgment that exhibit L4 is valid and subsisting, it follows that the counter claims are caught up by the statute of limitations and the counter claimants are barred from instituting any proceeding in respect of the course of action that arose in 1959.” “It is in the light of above that the counter claims of the 4th, 9th and 10th defendants are dismissed. Judgment is accordingly entered in favour of the claimants but against the defendants”. “A declaration is granted that by the rotational order as enshrined in the Chieftaincy Declaration aforesaid regarding the stool of Obalufon of Sepeteri is Omiwole ruling family not any family”, the court ruled.
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