His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has appealed to youths all over Nigeria to eschew bitterness and political violence as general elections is drawing nearer in Nigeria.
“Refuse to be used as political thugs or election riggers so that you will be able to fulfill your destiny as future leaders of our dear country Nigeria “, the Monarch further said
Speaking through Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba ( Barr) Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola during the Courtesy visit paid to Olubadan of Ibadanland by the students of the leadership center, University of Abuja on Wednesday, the paramount ruler urged the youths especially the students to play their expected roles in nation building
The messages of the admonition was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubada of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga during the said visit to Olubadan at his palace,Oke Aremo, Ibadan
Kabiyesi enjoined the visitors to avail themselves the opportunities of being in Ibadan by visiting some tourist centers in the ancient city such as University of Ibadan, Cocoa House, Bowers Tower among others
Earlier in his address, the leader of the team , professor Abdulhamid Ozoltu Suleiman said they were at the palace to receive royal blessings and to interact with the youths particularly students on how to be good leaders and to let know the need for good leadership
According to Professor Abdulhamid, the visit would give the team more knowledge of Ibadanland being the capital of the then Western Region, home of the first developmental projects and the political nucleus of the Western Nigeria
Present at the occasion were Senior Chief Adewuyi Odunade, Chief Olufemi Ogunwale Olibota ,the Aare Ago Olubadan of Ibadanland and other dignitaries
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Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga
The Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland
