Residents of Odo-Iragushi in the Eredo Local Council Development Area, Epe, Lagos State, have appealed to the state government to approve Prince Adetomiwa Odutuga as the Oba-elect of Odo-Iragushi.
The residents made the call during a peaceful protest within the community, emphasizing their strong support for Prince Odutuga and their opposition to any attempt to install a different candidate. The protest, which included youths, women, and community leaders, aimed to warn against any external interference that could destabilize the peace of the town.
Carrying placards with various inscriptions, the demonstrators specifically cautioned Lady Doja Otedola, the wife of the late Michael Otedola and mother to billionaire Femi Otedola against interfering in the selection of their new Oba or attempting to impose a candidate against the community’s wishes.
The Iyalode of Odo-Iragushi, Chief Rasheedat Oladega, stated that the community had organized several protests to prevent actions that could trigger unrest. She reiterated that the people of Odo-Iragushi had made their choice after consulting the Ifa oracle, affirming that Prince Adetomiwa Odutuga was their rightful monarch.
“We want the Lagos State Government to endorse Adetomiwa and crown him as the next Oba of Odo-Iragushi. That is who the people want, and this will ensure that the peace we enjoy in Iragushi is not disturbed. He has done a lot for widows and the elderly by providing them with financial support and food packs every month. He also helps youths secure admission into higher institutions and is currently distributing 200 free JAMB forms for students. Additionally, he has provided the community with two transformers. We believe that if he ascends the throne, he will do even more,” Chief Oladega stated.
The youth leader of Odo-Iragushi, Comrade Ahmed Odutayo, also known as Olukere, expressed confidence that Prince Odutuga’s reign would drive development in the town.
“This is who the people want. The youths, women, and elders are behind him. We do not want conflict in Odo-Iragushi over an obaship tussle. This is our Oba, and we want the government to endorse him for the peace and progress of our town,” he said.
Similarly, the Egbo of Odo-Iragushi, Chief Muftau Adebayo, affirmed during the protest that Prince Odutuga is a bona fide son of Odo-Iragushi, with his ancestors having significantly contributed to the community’s development. He assured the prince of their full support.
It would be recalled that the Odo-Iragushi throne has been vacant for the past ten years since the former Oba joined his ancestors.
Furthermore, Prince Adetomiwa Odutuga is the grandson of the late Honourable Johnson Adenola Odutuga, a renowned politician who left a significant legacy in the region.
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