Elesa of Oke-Ode Praises Emir of Ilorin for Exemplary Leadership

 Elesa of Oke-Ode Praises Emir of Ilorin for Exemplary Leadership

By Idris Alooma 

The Elesa of Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Mufutau Akanbi Ibrahim Adebayo, Ilufemiloye I, has described the Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as an exemplary leader whose reign has brought peace and development to Kwara State.


Oba Mufutau Akanbi Ibrahim Adebayo, Ilufemiloye I, made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin, who is also the Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Council, at his palace in Ilorin.

He explained that the visit followed his recent installation as the new Elesa of Oke-Ode.


The Elesa of Oke-Ode expressed appreciation to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for his fatherly support and contributions to the peace, unity, and well-being of traditional institutions across Kwara State.

The monarch also commended the Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Council for sustaining harmony and unity among traditional rulers in the state.


Oba Mufutau pledged his commitment to the promotion of peace, culture, and development in Oke-Ode land, while seeking continued guidance and support from the Emir and other royal fathers.


In his response, the Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, congratulated the new Elesa of Oke-Ode on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.


The Emir described the monarch as humble, dedicated, and passionate about the growth and progress of his community.


Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari also prayed for wisdom, strength, and a peaceful reign for Oba Mufutau Akanbi Ibrahim Adebayo, Ilufemiloye I, on the throne of his ancestors.


The new Elesa of Oke-Ode was accompanied on the homage visit by members of the Elesa-in-Council and prominent sons and daughters of Oke-Ode, including the Asiwaju of Oke-Odeland, Alhaji Kolawole Yusuf; High Chief Abdullateef Audu, Asanlu of Oke-Odeland; High Chief Bisiriyu Jejelola, Alade of Oke-Odeland; Chief (Prof.) Sikirudeen Lanre Nurudeen, Arogun of Oke-Odeland; Chief AbdulGaniyu Kunle Akogun, Akogun of Oke-Odeland; Alhaji Jamiu Aro Yahaya, Aro of Oke-Odeland; Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Bello Ajala, National President of Oke-Ode Community Development Association; Barrister Hassan Garuba; and the General Manager of the Kwara State Television Authority, Alhaji Ayobami Akanbi.


Others on the entourage included Alhaji Rasaq Lawal; Hajia Sidikat Ojulari Aliyu; Alhaji Lateef Leto Lawal; Alhaji AbdulRasaq B. Jimoh; Alhaji Murtala A. Olukotun; Mallam Jamiu Kola Yusuf; Mallam Rasaq Kola Usman; Mallam Sikiru Ahmed; AbdulFatai Lawal, Councillor; Alfa Raufu Balogun; Mufasir Muktar Atobiloye; and Alfa Sheriff Imam.

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