I may become traditional ruler after office – Ogun gov, Abiodun

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has revealed that he might become a traditional monarch after leaving office.

The Governor has reaffirmed that he is a prince from a royal family.

He added that he might go and look for the crown and join the league of traditional monarchs in Ogun state.

The Governor revealed that he envies traditional rulers because their reign is till they die.

The governor made this comment while speaking to traditional rulers at a meeting in Joga Orile, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The Governor disclosed that the Ogun West monarchs, led by the Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, had paid him a visit in his office to tell him about their decision to approve his second term ambition.

Abiodun revealed that he had reaffirmed that the approval should be done within the domain of the traditional rulers, who called themselves “The Trusted Royals.”

“When the executive of The Trusted Royals muted the idea that they wanted to endorse me, I said let me come to your domain for the endorsement.

“You know that I’m also a prince. Maybe after I leave office, I will now go and sit down and think of how to go and carry my crown somewhere. So that I will be crowned an Oba in my retirement,” Abiodun said.

Abiodun said, “We must always give you (Obas) the regards due to you. I, particularly, understand the roles of Obas in governance. You’re the closest to the grassroots. You’re the custodians of our varying reach culture and traditions. You’re the ones that feel the pulse of our citizens. You know them better than we do, and we must ensure that we continue to consult with you.

“We must accord you the importance and the relevance that your throne deserves.”

“This office does not say I cannot be questioned. I am a servant leader; and I am tenured, unlike you. I’m very envious (of you), I’m tenured. Some of you have been on your thrones for years. I know Kabiyesi Awujale has been on the throne for over 60 years.”

“I’ve promised to serve the people of Ogun State very diligently. I will be fair, I promise to be just, equitable and I promise that no part of this state will be developed at the expense of another part,” he stated.