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Aare Gani Adams Appreciates Kwara Govt’s Cooperation…hails Abdulrazaq, Alabi’s commitment to install Yoruba Oba in Ilorin

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The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Otunba Gani Adams has commended the Kwara State Government for its cooperation and support for the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), a Pan-Yoruba nationalist organization.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Kwara State Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi in Ilorin yesterday, Adams said “for the first time, the OPC is receiving attention and unprecedented support from the Kwara State Government.

“This is great and we appreciate the State Government under the effective leadership of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and Your Excellency, Kayode Alabi,” he added.

The OPC leader said the organisation was planning to deepen its operations in Kwara State by solidifying its presence and base in all the 16 local government areas of the State.

He also showered praises on Governor Abdulrazaq for his commitment to the Yoruba agenda by giving a nod to the installation of a Yoruba Oba in Ilorin, which has been a long-time desire of the OPC and other Yoruba groups.

In his words “We recall that during the Campaign, the Governor promised us that he would be fully committed to the entrenchment of Yoruba ideals and values in Kwara State and from our observation so far, he appears to be in the sync with that promise.

“The issue of Yoruba Oba is long overdue and we will be very glad to see to its realisation under this current dispensation. While Kwara by geography is in the North, Kwara has huge Yoruba identities, and it is for this reason that we reckon a Yoruba monarch for Ilorin will help to entrench those identities and fully establish Kwara as an Ooduduwa State.”

The Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, in his own remarks, promised that the State Government would continue to give full and unreserved cooperation to the Yorubas and other indigenous groups, noting that the present administration is for all.

Aare Gani Adams has always held that the installation of a Yoruba Oba in Ilorin is a must. In his book, “My Life and Struggle” published some years ago, Adams declared that there was no going back in installing Oba in Ilorin.

He disclosed that no amount of intimidation can deter him from championing a movement that would see to the installation of a Yoruba traditional ruler in Ilorin.

“I am very happy with Yoruba elders who have embraced the idea but we are not saying that there will be violence in Ilorin. Our rights as a Yoruba nation had been exterminated in Ilorin several years ago when Afonja was on the throne,” an excerpt in a chapter of the book reads.

Also, several Yoruba leaders in Ilorin such as
the President of Afonja Descendants Union, Alhaji Olola Kasum and Alhaji LAK Jimoh have always expressed their hope and determination for the installation of a Yoruba Oba in Ilorin.

It will be recalled that before the last general elections, an Islamic cleric based in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Abdulrahim Aduranigba, has said that, the emergence of Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq as Kwara governor would pave way for the enthronement of a new royal father in the ancient town of Ilorin to be known as Oba of Ilorin.

Aduranigba, who claimed to be Chief Imam of Yoruba in Ilorin, added that “after winning the next governorship election, we shall have an Oba of Ilorin once our own son, Abdulrahman becomes the governor of the state.

Signed:

Alhaji Oluwadamilare Saka
Oodua People’s Congress,
Kwara State Chapter.

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Man Disappointed Odumeje Failed To Display Famous ‘Power’ At London Meeting

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A UK-Based Nigerian, Agu Chigekwu, identified on Instagram as richjoelng, recently called out popular Nigerian Pastor, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, better known as Odumeje, for failing to pray for members of the congregation at a recent event in London.

Chigekwu stated that he attended the event expecting to see Odumeje perform miracles and pray.

He said he was, however, left disappointed after Odumeje only sang and then left without praying for anyone.

He said, “When he came, he was already advertising powers, abidoshaker , citadel, he will release powers and the one he has not touched. Na so people take come o, filled the place . People came out!”

He explained that the programme was scheduled to start at 5:30pm, but Odumeje did not arrive until 10:30 pm and. When he finally came, he started singing, and the audience thought he would begin praying afterward.

” He dey sing o, as he finish singing, people kon think say he go pray, before we knew it, Odumeje don disappear ,” he added.

Chigekwu questioned whether Odumeje was a pastor or an artiste, stating that people came from all over the UK with their sick loved ones in hopes of receiving healing prayers from Odumeje.

He added, ” Odumeje na pastor abi na artist? Is he a performer? So, na performance he come do for us all the way from Nigeria. No be even to pray for people.

“People came all the way from Scotland, Wales, different parts of UK. Some came with their sick ones, old women, for him to pray for healing. Na so Odumeje take do this thing; he no pray for anybody.”

He also stated that some people even paid for front-row seats specifically to get prayed for by Odumeje.

“This guy disappointed me. Thank God, I did not even buy that ticket. People paid £1,000, £500, to stay at the front seat because they needed healing.

“They think say after he don sing, he go pray. Make dem see the powers that this man carry . All those citadel, indaboski bahose , and all those kind of things ,” he added.

In a separate video, Chigekwu clarified that he did not intend to criticise Odumeje but rather wanted to raise concerns about the event.

He said the promoters did not properly inform attendees about the purpose of the event, and he only learned later that Odumeje was actually there for an album launch.

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DNA SAGA: Actor Yomi Fabiyi Writes Mohbad’s Widow; Wumi Aloba

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Dear Wunmi,

A DNA CAN BE REQUESTED BY MOHBAD’S FAMILY

I share in your family’s pain in the loss of Mohbad. May God forgive his sins. I am writing you based on the prolonged arguments on the issue of DNA concerning Mohbad’s son and ongoing investigation into the actual cause of his death.

The following reasons are why you can be compelled for a DNA TEST by Mohbad’s family:

i) From the look of things, Mohbad’s death is tilting towards “HOMCIDE” owing to events that happened in the last 48 hours before the singer d1ed. The coroner inquest is an investigation and needs closure before charges.

ii) In a saner cline, those around the deceased, those who tampered with the active crime scenes, are SUSPECTS and should have been taken in for questioning, which include you.

iii) If there is evidence/accusation of infidelity around the time of conception against you or re-occuring domstic violnce (and no clear reasons for conflicts), chances are the cause is due to paternity Only a DNA test can vindicate you, dear. It’s your advantage.

iv) if Liam will inherit the late singer’s estate and the likely cause of his muder is within the house, the family as a legally interested party can ask you honourably or through the court to conduct a DNA before you can be allowed custodian of their son’s properties on behalf of LIAM, etc. Moreso, the DNA will help investigators narrow their drag nets. NO ONE SHOULD OBSTRUCT POLICE or CORONER’S INVESTIGATION.

v) Mohbad, in an unverified audio released, equally accused you of wanting to kll him. No one knows if it is the normal couples’ fight or if it was due to any other sensitive issue.

vi) Anything that will bring clarity, absolve you of any wrongdoing, erase suspicion around you, get justice for Mohbad should interest you,including a DNA TEST.

vii) Your continued back and forth is an attempt to infuriate members of the public and pitch irrates youths against the Police and government. No sooner, people will conclude that someone powerful is shielding you. And that person can’t be more powerful than a determined masses.

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JUST IN: “I Know That Liam Is My Grandson, I Don’t Doubt It, But Wunmi Should Do The DNA For The Sake Of Nigerians To Know That Liam Is Mohbad’s Son” — Baba Mohbad Says

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