The local government boss described the Olota as a true leader whose impact on his people could not be overemphasized.

While relishing the cooperation and support his administration had been receiving from the ruler since he came on board, Musa acknowledged the synergy with the traditional institution had been yielding  positive results.

He commended Olota of Ota for keeping the sanctity and integrity of the throne of his forebears and urged him not to relent in his efforts to build an Ota of dream.

His words: “Our revered King of Aworiland has truly lived up to the expectations of the people by all standards. It’s gratifying to know that his leadership acumen has brought tremendous development to the land. We wish him happy 55th birthday and pray he celebrates more of it in life. Hurray to our father!”

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I am writing this piece as a bonafide and proud son/indigene of Ota Aworiland and NOT as a political or religious leader of any sort.

As an indegene, I am bound to come out on issues that, to me, seem to have effects either negative or positive as it were on us as a nation.

The position of MUFTI in Ota has been on for several months now and this has successfully split the Islamic Community into two different groups/factions. There have been arguments in support and against each faction. So many theories here and there. Insinuations abound left and right.

Even, the issue, at a point degenerated into physical hiccups at Ota Central Mosque among those that are supposed to be religious role models to the generations coming behind. I view this as very embarrassing and dirty to the image of our great community and to our forefathers and our ancestors.

Therefore, if the reports are true that HRM did endorse and did sign the certificate of Mallim Nasir that Sunday, I want to believe that the Kabiyesi has spoken and everybody should for whatever reason(s) abide by the decision of his HIGHNESS.

I do not want to involve myself in points of argument of the two camps because it has taken after the game of politics as it were. But my position runs thus:

1. I was reliably informed that Kabiyesi Olota of Otta, had conveyed many meetings that border on unity, reconciliation and harmonisation on this issue, but all to no avail.
2. I was also reliably informed that at the 80th birthday of Imam Nasir (One of the candidates to the position of MUFTI) last Sunday where Olota was the Royal Father of the day, the said candidate was turbaned as part of the activities to celebrate the birthday and his certificate was endorsed and signed by Kabiyesi, Olota of Ota, that day.
3. The following Friday, the other camp, after Jumat Service at Ota Central Mosque, also turbanned Barrister ( Alhaji) Wazeer Hibattulahi Salako as MUFTI Of Ota Aworiland of their own faction.
4. Immediately after the Jumat turban, this group went to town in procession like a political rally celebrating the exercise.

MY OPINION

Regardless of whatever shade of arguments and counter arguments, we must first of all see the stool of Olota of Otta and the occupant of the stool as very sacred and revered. It therefore behoves on us to always ensure the sanctity of the throne and the occupant.

Awori is one indivisible entity and anything that will jeopardise the peaceful co-existence of it’s inhabitants should immediately be put off.

And for whatever happens, we must hold the throne in a very high esteem and respect.

Therefore, if the reports are true that HRM did endorse and did sign the certificate of Mallim Nasir that Sunday, I want to believe that the Kabiyesi has spoken and everybody should for whatever reason(s) abide by the decision of his HIGHNESS. Oba kan ki da’ba, Oba ma n pase ni.

Anything contrary to this is an aberration and confrontation again the decision and authority of Kabiyesi which, to me, is very uncivilised and  uncalled for.

And in the interest of peace, unity and harmony, the matter should be put rest. Enough of ego and super ego. Awori is one indivisible entity and anything that will jeopardise the peaceful co-existence of it’s inhabitants should immediately be put off.

Our leaders (political, community and religious) should see this as one task that must be collectively tackled to save Ota from an embarrassing situation.

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Described as a visionary leader of Awori land, he was praised for his participation in various community development projects.

The letter of commendation dated October 26 is signed by the Mayor of the City of Houston, Sylvester Turner, and reads:

The City of Houston commends and appreciates HRM Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Awori Visionary Leader, in recognition of your participation in various community development initiatives and involvement with the Awori empowerment organisation, CANDID.

Your impressive credentials, expertise and pedigree have enabled you to achieve outstanding charitable work on an international scale. 

Therefore, I Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston, commend HRM Adeyemi Abdulkabir for his commitment of unity and fostering economic development to support communities throughout Nigeria. 

It would be recalled that Awori Day 2019 was held in the United States of America on Saturday.

The event, organised by the Coalition of Aworis And Descendants in Diaspora, CANDID, was designed to further promote the cultural heritage of the Awori.

The celebration witnessed the coming together of many indigenes of the kingdom.

The Awori are found in Ogun and Lagos State, South West of Nigeria.

Obalanlege, his wife, Olori Olohuntoyin Obalanlege, and other monarchs and chiefs from Awori Kingdom were present at the occasion.

The event took place at Dream Place Banquet Hall 11225, Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas.

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Dignitaries across the state and beyond graced the occasion.

They include Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, his deputy, Alhaja Noimot Salako Oyedele; the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Taiwo Oluomo; Secretary to the Government of Ogun State; Chief of Staff to the Governor and legislators both at federal and state levels among many others.

Pictures show the traditional ruler, Oba Obalanlege, his “Olori” and Governor Dapo Abiodun at the anniversary.

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This is as the traditional ruler who is a Professor of Mass Communication has been highly commended for the peace and development Ota and Awori Kingdom in general have witnessed since the beginning of his reign a year ago.

A well attended occasion, it is graced by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State; his deputy, Alhaja Noimot Salako Oyedele; the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Taiwo Oluomo; Secretary to the Government of Ogun State; Chief of Staff to the Governor and legislators both at federal and state levels among many others.

Olota was installed on May 10, 2018, but the celebration had to be deferred in view of the Ramadan fast that coincided with the date of the anniversary.

Meanwhile special prayers in church and mosque had been offered in May, leaving only the celebration to hold on June 22.

Speaking at the coronation anniversary witnessed by dignitaries across the state and beyond, the chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the First Olota Coronation Anniversary, Chief Fola Akinde, stated the remarkable growth Ota and Awori Kingdom had witnessed since the installation of Oba Obalanlege.

His words:  “The one year reign of Kabiyesi has been characterised by a lot of achievements and development. The socio-economic activities in and around Ota have been on the turbo level with the upgrading of the four quarter heads from Ijana, Otun, Osi and Oraba to the status of coronet oba.”

Ita Oba Day celebration during the last Ileya festival, he said, being the first official ceremonial outing of Kabiyesi  brought sons and daughters of Ota together, and witnessed the Presentation of Keys to the Gate of the City of Ota at the first Awori Economic and Security Summit to recognise some people who have contributed positively to the growth and development of Ota.

He added:  “Iganmode Carnival rounded off the year with royal visit to the four quarters of Ota and the launching of a billion naira legacy project – Olota FECODEIN (Olota Foundation for Economic and Development Initiative) a project that provides social and economic empowerment that provides social and economic empowerment to indigenes and non-indigenes, ensure security of lives and property thereby promoting friendly environment; reduce crime and criminalities.

“The ongoing befitting palace of the Olota of Ota has also witnessed a lot of positive development.”

Professor Obalanlege emerged the preferred candidate of the 22 princes presented by the Ijemo Isoloshi Ruling House on November 28, 2017.

He was traditionally crowned by the Odota of Otta, High Chief Oladele Adeniyi on February 28, 2018 after the completion of seclusion rites and was given Staff of Authority on May 10, 2018 by the then governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun.

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The governor’s remark is contained in a letter sent to the traditional ruler against the backdrop of his first coronation anniversary which holds weekend.

In the letter dated 17th June personally signed, the governor described the traditional ruler, Oba Obalanlege, as a passionate monarch who is committed to peace and harmony in the state.

Said the governor:  “Kabiyesi, it is an indisputable fact that in the first year of your reign, Ota has witnessed unprecedented development in all areas, and it has also enjoyed peace and harmony among the inhabitants.”

The governor also acknowledged the “unwavering commitment and strong passion for the continued development of Aworiland and our dear State (Ogun) in general” by the Olota.

Governor Abiodun said the state government joined “you (the monarch), your royal family and the entire people of Awori, in celebrating your prosperous reign on the throne.”

“It is my prayer that Almighty God will continue to preserve you for many more years and grant you good health, so that you can continue to remain a source of inspiration to your subject and Aworiland in general,” Gov. Abiodun concluded.

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The meeting which is scheduled to hold at the palace in Ota, is at the instance of Oba Obalanlege.

It would see the obas strategizing and taking a common position on the crisis.

A palace source told FrontPage that the meeting would consider the ongoing crisis and the traditional rulers of the kingdom would decide on the next line of action.

It would be recalled that there has been a battle of supremacy between Olota and Alake.

Alake had said the people of Ota, including their king were under his jurisdiction.

But in a swift reaction, the Olota debunked the claim, saying it was a misnomer to consider him and the Awori people to be under Alake.

In a statement he issued on the case, Oba Obalanlege explained that the settlement of Awori people preceded the establishment of Abeokuta as an Egba Kingdom in 1830, adding that Ota had been existing since the 15th century.

According to him, the first Olota, Oba Ikoriku Toribo, was coronated in 1621, while the first Alake in Abeokuta,  Sagbua Okukenu, was crowned on 8th August,  1854.

“It goes without saying that putting an Olota under an Alake is both a traditional misnomer and historic fallacy,” he said.

He explained further: “I need to remind Alake of Ake that in Ogun State, the settlement of Awori people preceded the establishment of Abeokuta as an Egba Kingdom in 1830. Otta, the foremost Awori town within the present Ogun State and which is the industrial nerve centre, for instance,  has been existing since the 15th century.  The first Olota, Oba Ikoriku Toribo was coronated in 1621, while the first Alake in Abeokuta,  Sagbua Okukenu was crowned on 8th August,  1854.”

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