The Dosunmu Onikoyi royal household of Ikoyi Obalende and Imoba has chosen Prince Abdul Ganiu Onikoyi because the Oba-elect for the Ikoyi Obalende and Imoba kingdoms.
The Oba-elect, based on the secretary of the royal household, Prince Abdul Jubrila Ademola Ajasa Onikoyi, was elected in an election held on Saturday, November twenty third and thirtieth, with heads and representatives from every of the eight lineages in attendance.
Talking additional on the voting sample, Ajasa mentioned the oba-elect had six votes to emerge because the candidate of the household, whereas one household abstained and one other household was absent itself.
He mentioned, “As we speak’s journey commenced gracefully after the announcement and affirmation of the demise of Oba Patrick Ibikunle Fafunwa.
The Dosunmu Onikoyi royal home wasted no time putting in varied machines to current the subsequent Oba as a result of it was the flip of the ruling home.
Calls have been made to senior members and different key members of the eight lineages of Dosunmu Onikoyi. SMS was additionally despatched to the above members to suggest their curiosity within the Obaship race.
Six aspirants have been screened for the stool, out of which the candidate for the Onikoyi stool emerged within the individual of Prince AbdulGaniu Onikoyi.
Within the election, Prince Ganiu scored six out of the eight votes from the eight lineages that took half within the course of.
Due to this fact, he returned elected because the Oba Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Moba lands from the Dosunmu Onikoyi royal home, whose flip it’s to elect an Oba being one of many two ruling homes.”
In his acceptance speech, the Oba-elect appreciated all members of the lineages simply as he promised to reunite and promote the pursuits of your entire Onikoyi household.
He mentioned, “I’m humbled and grateful for the honour of being chosen because the Oba-elect of the Dosunmu Onikoyi Royal Ruling Home.
Please enable me to start by expressing my honest appreciation to Almighty God for permitting us to witness this vital second.
We should additionally acknowledge and honour the efforts of our ancestors, who’ve labored tirelessly to convey us so far.
I wish to lengthen my profound gratitude to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering help and management, and I pray that God guides him to steer Nigeria to larger heights.
I’m equally grateful to our revered royal father, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Babatunde Osuolale Akinolu, for his fatherly help in sustaining unity and peace in Lagos State.
I’d additionally like to specific my heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu for his distinctive management in Lagos State.
I’m additionally grateful to the Obas and chiefs of Lagos State, our revered elders, and the Idejo chiefs for his or her tireless efforts in preserving and selling our wealthy cultural heritage.
To the youth of our household, I commend you for representing our household identify with satisfaction and setting a wonderful instance for future generations.
I’m totally conscious that this victory just isn’t mine alone; it belongs to all of us. It’s the results of our collective efforts and unity.
Because the Oba-elect, I guarantee each member of the family that my door will all the time be open to you. Collectively, we are going to work in direction of the event of our household and try for outstanding milestones.
We are going to set up a programme to cater to the social wants of our elders and help our youth in each teachers and entrepreneurship. We are going to rebuild our ancestral residence, “Iga Onikoyi,” and empower our market ladies to thrive.
In our quest for progress, we are going to introduce a transport system completely for the Dosunmu Onikoyi Royal Household, proudly displaying our household identify. It’s time for us to embrace royalty and really feel its essence.
I reaffirm that my door will all the time be open to all members of the family. Collectively, we are going to uplift our wealthy heritage and protect our cultural legacy. In unity, we are going to stand robust in peace and concord.
I wish to specific my heartfelt gratitude to our royal father, Excessive Chief Adesoji Adeniji Ajayibembe 11, the Obanikoro of Lagos Island, for his unwavering help.
To my family and friends current as we speak, in addition to these unable to attend, I sincerely thanks to your unwavering help. The time for motion is now, Awa’lokan.”
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