By Olufemilade Oyinade
His Royal Highness, Oba Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu Basibo
Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Ogun State has offered a warm welcome to the new Ebi of Idena, Idena-Iperu, Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare Salami as he ascends the throne of his ancestry.
In a special message signed personally by Alaperu, who described the installation of Oba Lawal as an auspicious and significant milestone in the life of the oba said he was pleased with his emergence because, according to him, he would bring vibrancy and his robust administrative experience to bear in ruling the land, adding that he looked forward to a cordial and progressive relationship with the new monarch.
Alaperu’s message reads:
“Que sera sera”. The incurably optimistic Frenchman would say “Whatever Will Be, Will Be”. No words could be fitter in describing the auspicious occasion in Iperu’s history than this postulate. In few days (August 18, 2022), we witness, arguably the most significant milestone in the life of one of our kinsmen.
For Alayeluwa Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare Salami, it has been a long time coming. Just as my late grandfather was certain that one of us would one day become an Oba ODORU, I am sure SEBU 11 had an inkling from his formative years that a royal stool awaited him, someday. Even if that was not the case, God Has ordained it.
I recall my coronation speech on March 30, 2002 when I called on all Iperu sons and daughters to come on board and join their hearts and hand with me, so that together we may make IPERU great again and a dream place to live in. I am grateful for the progress we have made, owing to my inclusive approach to leadership. From IDENA to IDARIKA to IMEJI to IREGUN etc, the peace, harmony and progress we enjoy as a multi-sectional society are to the credit of the Obas and Baales that have steered the affairs of these communities under my paramountcy.
Reminiscent of my journey that began 20 years ago, I am pleased with the emergence of a Prince in his early 40s for the throne of a significant branch of IPERU Monarchy – IDENA. The new EBI brings into the fold a youthful perspective and an administrative experience from his immediate past life. My engagement with him has communicated his love for the land of AKESAN and his preparedness to be a significant part of the growth of his origin. Now, providence has put him in pole position to walk the talk.
I welcome Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare Salami(SEBU 11) into the Monarchy books of IPERU AKESAN. I look forward to a cordial and progressive relationship with him. IDENA’s progress is IPERU’s progress and vice versa. We are at the threshold of history. Congratulations.
AKESAN A GBE WA.
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