Oluwo and strange happenings in his Palace
*Plus his message to Nigerians at New Year
Therein, the electoral chairman for the election eulogized Kabiesi for granting the use of the palace as the venue of the election. In Iwo, Oluwo palace is the defender of Democratic value. Some years back, there have been rancour in the conduct of the annual election. The election venue was moved to the palace three years ago to avoid recurring cases of violence disruption.
Using the palace as a venue for students’ body election is unusual. It’s a definition of a peaceful palace for all and sundry.
Same day, at the crossover night to a new year (2025), mammoth crowd left their respective home at midnight to join His Imperial Majesty in his palace for a crossover royal blessings. Amazingly, over 5,000 people thronged the palace for a crossover jolly moment. I’ve observed many palaces, no such records has ever been recorded.
In Yorubaland, most palaces are repository of idols. Oluwo made a bold step and relocated over 800-year old Ogun shrine from his palace. Today, his palace remains one of the cleanest thrones in Yorubaland. The relocation was his strange remarkable attempt to return the glory of the stools to God alone.
These are many are the uniqueness of Oluwo to restore the pure glory of Yoruba monarchy as an institution of God.
Actualizing A New Nigeria In 2025, Oluwo Commends Nigerians, Assures Greener Future
Having a working nation requires a working system. Nigeria is a looted house. It has been emptied with cracked walls and leaked roof. Nigeria’s prosperity is assured. A new foundation full of opportunities are being laid.
When a developing nation is to be developed, a painful drastic and radical approach has to be applied and subsequently embraced by her citizens. The surgical restructuring embarked on by the current administration is a foundational base to have a new Nigeria.
The autonomy granted to the local government autonomy should be enforced. One of the best relief Nigerians will enjoy and appreciate is the huge benefits attached to the workability of local authorities. It will restore the efficiency of government and largely reduce concentration on the state and federal governments.
In addition, the fuel subsidy removal is a necessary unapologetic step to effectively place Nigeria on the path of prosperity. I see a giant greenlight capable of making us proud again. When the fuel went higher, I protested. Today, its price is depreciating. Public and private refineries are springing up. A new hope is here. The challenging decision will pave a way for a prosperous tomorrow.
Nigerians have endured. Your perseverance is commended. We have survived the most challenging session of Nigeria’s reform. We are moving to a new year with assurance of greatness,success and prosperity.
The government should do more in checkmating corruption. Capital punishment should be considered. We are progressing. We will be there but corruption must be radically fought at all levels and all costs.
I urge you all to encourage the elected leaders. They need our prayers. As we move into a new year, I pray for a more prosperous nation full of opportunities.
NATURAL PARAMOUNT RULER OF IWOLAND,
HIM OBA ABDULROSHEED ADEWALE AKANBI, ALASE LORI ORISHA AROLE OLODUMARE,TELUI
