Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Dr Kolapo Olusola has called on the sons and daughters of Ikere- Ekiti, both at home and in the Diasporas to embrace the new Ogoga, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu and give him total support so that his reign will be peaceful and usher in unprecedented developments which the community deserved. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kolapo Olusola gave the charge while paying homage to the newly installed Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti who recently moved to his palace following the completion of necessary traditional rites. Dr. Olusola said that the community could only develop in an atmosphere free of rancour and acrimony, calling on every member of the community to join hands with the Oba to move the community to the next level. The Deputy Governor advised the monarch to make good use of his wide experience and connections to attract investors for the Industrialization of the town, pointing it out that there were many illustrious sons and daughters of Ikere and other Ekiti towns who could be approached to facilitate the industrial development of Ikere community. While congratulating the Chiefs and Indigenes of the town for the choice of the monarch, Dr. Olusola commended the people for allowing a level playing ground in the selection, which ultimately produced Oba Adejimi Adu as the Ogoga. The Deputy Governor, who was accompanied on the visit by his wife, Deaconess Janet Olusola, leaders and members of the People’s Democratic Party in Ikere Ekiti, prayed for peace and development of the community. The Deputy Governor who prayed for a long life, sound health and a peaceful reign for the Ogoga also presented him with 2 copies of the Holy Bible, urging him to read them constantly and use the wisdom contained therein as the guide for his successful reign. Responding, the Ogoga, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu commended the State government for putting up structures that allow for transparency in the selection of Obas in Ekiti State. He said that he would embrace everybody in the community, both at home and in the Diaspora so as to foster peace and harmony and as well ensure the harmonization of progressive ideas that would bring remarkable development to Ikere-Ekiti. Oba Adejimi Adu who thanked the Deputy Governor, his wife and the People’s Democratic Party stalwarts in the Deputy Governor’s entourage for the visit, appealed for peaceful conduct of political affairs at all times and as well prayed for Governor Ayodele Fayose’s success in office.

Dr Olusola my Bld 201 lecturer, then Mr Olusola, OAU Ife 14 years ago, with only 3 native attires and a rickety Datsun Car.

Chai, would neva believe you will attain this height. Congrats again Sir!