Oba Tejuoso Says Adebutu Is Trustworthy, Tested, Installs PDP Governorship Candidate Lisa Aje of Oke-Ona Egba

ABEOKUTA – The Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, has installed the Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and other prominent chieftains of the party as traditional titleholders in Oke-Ona Egba, Abeokuta.

The installation ceremony, held on Thursday at the monarch’s palace in Sapon, Abeokuta, also saw Adebutu’s wife, Yeye Adenike Omolola Adebutu, conferred with the title of Yeye Lisa Aje of Oke-Ona Egba.

Other PDP chieftains honoured at the ceremony included Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, who was installed as Okanlomo Obinrin of Oke-Ona Egba; the party’s Chairman, Dr Abayomi Tella, as Fiwagbola of Oke-Ona Egba; and the party’s Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo’s wife, Alhaja Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, as Olu Nla Obinrin of Oke-Ona Egba.

Also honoured were Arch. Dele Olaleye, who received the title of Sesogbayi of Oke-Ona Egba; Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello, installed as Oluomo Obinrin of Oke-Ona Egba; and Chief Abiodun Ogunremi, who became the Otun Olu-Nla of Oke-Ona Egba.

The multiple installations brought together prominent political figures, traditional rulers, community leaders and other dignitaries, with members of the Ogun State PDP leadership turning out in large numbers to witness the ceremony.

The monarch said the chieftaincy title was not merely a ceremonial recognition but an honour reserved for individuals whose character, credibility and contributions had earned them the confidence of the traditional institution

According to him, Adebutu had demonstrated qualities that distinguished him as a dependable personality, making him deserving of the recognition.

Oba Tejuoso said, “Ladi Adebutu is a tested man. He is somebody whose character and antecedents we have observed over time. We consider him a trustworthy person, someone we believe can be relied upon. That is why we have found him deserving of this honour.

“I pray that you and your wife will use honour to bring development to Oke-Ona and Ogun state at large. This honour will not bring shame to you and your family. This honour will lift you up the most. So shall it be.

The monarch also expressed the expectation that the new titleholders would use their respective positions and influence to contribute to the growth and development of Oke-Ona Egba and the wider Egbaland.

In his response, Adebutu expressed appreciation to the Osinle and the entire Oke-Ona Egba traditional institution for the recognition, describing the honour as a call to greater service.

The PDP governorship candidate pledged to contribute to the development of Egbaland and Ogun State, assuring the traditional institution that the recognition would further strengthen his commitment to the welfare of the people.

He said, “I am deeply honoured by this recognition and I sincerely appreciate Kabiyesi, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, and the entire Oke-Ona Egba traditional institution for considering me worthy of this title.

“I do not see this honour as just a traditional recognition or something to celebrate and forget. I see it as a responsibility and a call to greater service. It is a reminder that the people expect more from those who have been entrusted with positions of honour.

“I want to assure Kabiyesi and the people of Oke-Ona Egba that I will continue to contribute my quota to the development of Egbaland and Ogun State as a whole. Our people deserve meaningful development, better opportunities and an environment where everyone can prosper.”

At the ceremony, Oba Tejuoso presented certificates to the new titleholders and other traditional rites associated with their installation.