By Richard Ayinde, Osogbo.
The entire residents of the sleepy town of Edunabon in Ife North West Local Council Development Area of Osun State where in joyous mood on Wednesday, during the presentation of the Staff of Office to the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Oladepo Olatunde Kehinde (JP) by Governor Gboyega Oyetola.
Speaking at the event held inside the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abere, Oyetola, who was represented by the Special Adviser, Hon. Adeosun Rasaki, commended the residents for ensuring peace in the ancient community after three years of tussle that heralded the announcement of Oba Oladepo, noting that peace is necessary to enable his administration bring in adequate development to the area.
Governor Oyetola however urged the monarch to rule his people with the fear of God and always listen to them and consult widely on any decision he wish to take so that they would all have sense of belonging.
While responding, Oba Oladepo thanked the state governor, his subjects; both at home and in diaspora for believing in him and standing by him since November 2018 that he was appointed as the new Salu of Edunabon.
Oba Oladepo assured them of a new dawn in the town, thereby calling on them to join hands with him in his bids of making Edunabon a great place among the comity of towns in the state.
For those they contested the stool together, Oba Oladepo said he has taken many reconciliation steps for peace to reign, notably among which was the withdrawal of arson case filed against them.
The monarch stressed that there can be no progress or development in the atmosphere of chaos, he urged them to come together, bring their brilliant ideas on the table as they all have no other place to call theirs aside Edunabon.
