The Olowu of Kuta, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama has eulogized former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, describing him as a timeless statesman whose presence will be felt many years after his generation.
The Oba, who congratulated Chief Obasanjo for enjoying a healthily long life, stated that God purposely blessed Nigeria with Obasanjo, who spent his life as military head of state and civilian president to unite the country.
After successfully hosting Obasanjo and his entourage in his Palace in Kuta on Monday, June, Oba Makama revealed that he was always excited reading and listening to Obasanjo’s informed comments on public issues.
“Whether we like it or we don’t like it, he has never been intimidated not to pass his messages and take a walk off the podium. And if you study his views with a broad mind, you’re bound to pick invaluable points therein because he doesn’t speak for the sake of it. He does with intellectual depth, passion, and, above all, patriotism.
“That is why he’ll remain relevant till tomorrow. His engagement of very sensitive global issues with courage and power of articulation, has won him recognition and respect at international fora where you have former and serving presidents listening to him with rapt attention,” he stated.
The Olowu Kuta urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to accord personalities like Obasanjo and other heads of government respect because, stressing that ruling Nigeria, a country peopled by about 200 ethnic groups, is not a child’s play or a task for lily livered persons.
The traditional ruler also expressed his gratitude to the Owu-born former president for the visit and prayed for continued God’s grace and longevity for him, concluding that Obasanjo is the “most valuable asset of Owu and cherished by all.”
Obasanjo also praised Olowu Kuta for bequeathing what he called a world-class palace to the ancient Owu Kuta and commended him for showcasing and promoting core Yoruba culture in his domain and beyond.
Obasanjo, who holds the traditional title of the Balogun Owu, charged Kuta elite to rally round the monarch and ensure the beautiful palace standard is maintained.
In Obasanjo’s delegation were the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, Oba (Prof) Saka Matemilola Oluyalo-Otileta (VII), the Royal Union of Owu People (RUOP) led by its President Alhaji Fatai Akinbade,
Honourable Fatoki and a host of others.
The Kuta Ambassadors led by Dr Lekan Ayantunji, Honourable Yinusa Akintola Amobi, Honourable Mukaila Oladejo, and other Kuta sons and daughters also welcomed the former president.
Olowu’s friends in attendance included Professor Siyan Oyeweso and Professor Oguntola Alamu, amongst others.
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