Story from Kenneth AFOR, Lagos
The people of Isiu land in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Thursday could not hold their joy after waiting for 24 years to have their King crowned, Oba Olukayode Raji was installed as the new Eweye of Isiu, Olugbade II of Isiu land, Ikorodu.
Oba Olukayode received his staff of office to the new monarch by Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman, Adeola Banjo.
The Oba was congratulated by the Chairman of his perseverance and resoluteness for more than two decades being on the line.
The Chairman urged members of the community to support the new monarch so that peace and development in the community can thrive.
He thanked the governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for making the coronation a reality for the people.
“Let me start by congratulating the man of the moment, Oba Olukayode Raji, the Eweye of Isiu, Olugbade II of Isiu land.
“We are all gathered here today to celebrate your tenacity, sense of purpose and above all your love for Isiu.
”I want to seize this medium to congratulate and thank the hardworking Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, for listening to the yearnings of our people,” he said.
Responding to his ascension on the throne, the new monarch thanked everyone who had contributed immensely in making it a reality, he pledged to bring peace and development to the community during his reign.
“For over 24 years I have been battling to ensure that we have another monarch in Isiu, but today it has come to pass.
“I appreciate our amiable governor and all the monarchs for making today a memorable day and call on my people to support me in taking Isiu to a greater height,” said the new Oba.
The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, enjoined all sons and daughters of Isiu to support the monarch in his efforts at ensuring peace and progress in the community.
According to the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Sanai Agunbiade, in his remark, traditional institutions were indispensable components of Yoruba society, he, therefore, urged the new monarch to continue upholding the peace and uniting members of the royal families after ascending the throne.
