TheNew Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, in Ijebu Ode, Otunba Abdulateef Adebayo Owoyemi has promised to be fair, transparent and give every qualified candidate to the throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland, opportunity during the selection process.
Otunba Owoyemi, who made the promise on Sunday, while assuming the leadership of the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode, also promised to unite every member of the ruling house for them to speak with one voice.
Otunba Owoyemi assumed the leadership of the Fusengbuwa followed the resignation of the former head of the ruling house, Dr Kunle Hassan, founder of Eye Foundation Hospital, at the special Fusengbuwa Ruling House Unification and Integration meeting held at Oba Adesimbo Tunwase Court, Agunsebi, Ijebu Ode.
Fusengbuwa ruling house is to produce the next Awujale after the demise of late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who joined his ancestors on July 13 at 91, after reigning for 65 years.
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He said, the ruling house will produce Awujale that will create the best history in the history of Yoruba land.
While stressing the importance of oneness and unity in the family,
Otunba Owoyemi said, “we are all of the same mother, so our unity is paramount and we shall bring everyone on board for the good of our family”.
Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Hassan, who is the Chairman, Governing Board of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu said, attributed his resignation to the developments and the dynamics that have changed with the passing of Oba Adetona.
The renowned opthalmologist thanked all those who supported his installation as the head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house after the death of the former Olori Omooba of Ijebu land, Otunba Subomi Balogun.
While calling for the support of all members of the family to the new head, he urged them to pursue collective interest for the greatness of Ijebuland, adding that they should give the head of the family, all necessary support.
He noted that Otunba Owoyemi is a versatile and committed leader with requisite knowledge to get the task ahead done with the support of other members of the family.
Dr Hassan said, “It is God who gives position and I believe that within the short time spent, I have fulfilled my mission and I am supporting the new Olori Ebi, Otunba Owoyemi with all my heart.
“I thank all our Kabiyesis who pulled all of us together so that we can do things in the interest of Ijebuland and not personal interest because nobody is greater than his community. I will continue to lend my support and uphold the cherished values of the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as well as the heritage of Ijebuland.
“The importance of today’s occasion lies in the fact that if we don’t have a united voice and speak with one voice, we won’t be taken serious whereas there is enough room within the contest for the Awujale throne to absorb many things.
“We are better off if we’re united. We should bury the hypocrisy in everybody because nobody is perfect to do the will of God.
“This is the appointed time for Otunba Owoyemi. He has been in it for over 40 years but when it is right time, the good Lord has blessed it and that is what we just witnessed today. I call on everyone to support him to make Fusengbuwa ruling house and Ijebuland greater”
In his acceptance speech, Otunba Owoyemi pledged to conduct the affairs of the ruling house with fear of God, pledging that he will ensure that everyone is carried along.
The former ICAN President said that having been a senior member of the Fusengbuwa ruling house and even at the leadership position for about 10 years, he is conversant with challenges in the family, saying that with the support of the Almighty God and the family members, everything will be handled successfully.
Owoyemi added that “I have been a very senior member of Fusengbuwa ruling house for over 44 years, I am conversant with the challenges and with God and the people on my side, the challenges are not insurmountable.
“Every member of the ruling house is a member of royalty and so either you are a woman or a man, big man or small man, you will be heard and listened to. I will lead right and guide with the wisdom of Solomon and I pray that the Almighty God will lead me aright.