Owa-Elect Expresses Gratitude, Calls For Unity, Peace, Collective Development Of Idanre

The newly elected Owa of Idanreland Prince Mayowa Toluade Williams Aroloye has expressed profound gratitude to God and appreciation to all individuals, institutions, and stakeholders who contributed to the successful completion of the traditional selection process of his emergenc

In his acceptance message, the Owa-Elect particularly commended His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, HE Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for providing a level playing field and an enabling environment for a fair selection process.

He appreciated the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Dr. Olukayode Abraham Ajulo, SAN, OON, FCIArb, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Alhaji Amidu Takuro, the Local Government Chairman Hon. Barr. Smart Adeuyi Omotadowa, the Local Government Secretary Hon. Felix Omotayo Akinfala, and Vice Chairman Idanre Central LCDA, Hon. Kolawole Tunde Olomola for their respective contributions, administrative support, and commitment throughout the process.

Special appreciation was extended to the revered kingmakers for demonstrating courage, honesty, integrity, and commitment to due process in accordance with the customs, traditions, and cultural heritage of the kingdom. He also paid special tribute to the late Lisa and Regent of Idanreland the distinguished Late High Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire the Traditional Prime Minister of Idanreland as well as the present Regent High Chief Akinloye Akinboni the Ojomo and Regent of Idanreland who doubles as the Chairman of the Kingmakers, for his leadership, sacrifices, wisdom, and dedication in sustaining the traditional institution during the interregnum.

The Owa-Elect further expressed heartfelt appreciation to all the sons and daughters of his late father, His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Fredrick Adegunle Aroloye Gbolagunte JP, OFR, Arubiefin IV the late paramount ruler of Idanreland, for their love, support, prayers, and understanding. He equally acknowledged all other contestants and appealed to them to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship, reconciliation, and brotherhood, stressing that the interest and future of the Idanreland must always take precedence over individual ambitions.

He further commended the effort of Idanre Development Assembly under the leadership of Dr. Anthony Adelanke Omolola, community’s elites, elders, chiefs, youths, women, and all well-meaning sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora, for standing firmly for unity, peace, fairness, and the preservation of the traditional institution.

The new monarch however pledged a reign anchored on peace, justice, unity, inclusiveness, accountability, cultural preservation, youth empowerment, education, economic advancement, and sustainable community development.He promised to make the palace accessible to all and to work collaboratively with government, traditional institutions, community leaders, and development partners to improve the welfare and living conditions of the people.

He emphasised that his emergence should not be viewed as a victory over others but as a collective opportunity to begin a new chapter of reconciliation, cooperation, and development.”I have not ascended this throne merely to reign, but to serve; not to divide our people, but to unite them; and not simply to inherit the privileges of our forefathers, but to uphold their legacies and build a greater kingdom for generations yet unborn.”The Owa-Elect therefore called on all sons and daughters of the kingdom to put aside their differences, embrace one another, and join hands in building a peaceful, prosperous, united, and progressive community.

He concluded by praying for divine wisdom, guidance, and strength to discharge the sacred responsibilities of the throne with humility, fairness, compassion, and integrity.Long live Idanreland!Long live our traditional institution!

Long live the sons and daughters of our great land!Long may peace, unity, progress, and prosperity reign among us!Thank you all, and may Almighty God bless you abundantly.

E-Signed

Mr. Olaleye T. BamideleChairman, PMA Obaship Movement

Mr. Kehinde O. AdesuyanDG, PMA Obaship Movement

Engr. Samuel O. Afolabi (AFO) MNSE, COREN Regd., FHEAGeneral Secretary, PMA Obaship Movement