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Abisogun family tips Ajasa as next Oniru

Published by The Nation on Mon, 09 Dec 2019


Emmanuel OladesuA security expert, Prince Hakeem Ajasa, may have begun his journey to the throne of Oniru of Iruland in Lagos State.He is from Abisogun family, which is next in line to the throne that became vacant a few months ago, following the demise of Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru.Ajasa, an experienced police officer, was Chief Security Officer to former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. A few months ago, he was also appointed as Chief Security Officer to House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila.A man of excellent gait and commanding presence, Ajasa was presented by Chief Kashimawo Bello to the heads of Omowunmi, Ewumi, Omisade and Oresanya families, which constitute the Abisogun Ruling House.Following the presentation, Ajasa may be presented to the Lagos State Government by the officials of the Iru/Victoria Island Local Government this week.After the announcement, he will proceed to the traditional ipebi in accordance with the custom.The presentation was endorsed by top elders from the ruling house, including Chief Biliamiu Sanni Abisogun, Chief Rafiu Ogunbambi Olisa, Adebiyi Abisogun, Chief Saliu Abisogun Odofin, Chief Tajudeen Kafaru, Abiodun Ajasa, Baale Igbosere Chief Salau Isa, Kabiru Oseni, Hameed Oseni and Jide Oniru.Shouts of Kabiyesi filled the air as the elders and family heads jointly raised Ajasas hands, amid jubilation by royal princes and princesses, associates and well-wishers.READ ALSO:Oniru of Iruland: The making of a successorThe crowd at Block 203, Amuwo Odofin Low Cost Housing, Mile Two, venue of the brief ceremony, was huge. Representatives of the families were in one accord as they prayed for Ajasa and wished him an eventful reign.Clad in a white buba and a white cap to match, an excited Ajasa burst into singing in Iru dialect, praising God for fulfilling his destiny.We must acknowledge the fact that it is Gods calling, he said amid the chant of Kabiyesi by his kinsmen and well-wishers. Ajasa paid tributes to the family heads, promising not to disappoint them.He said his selection and presentation were an act of God and product of family consent.Peeping into the future, he said: We will attract development to Iru and its environs. He hailed the families that constituted the ruling house for their unity, cohesion and sense of purpose.Ajasa said: There is peace and harmony in the family. They unanimously elected me to the vacant stool of Oniru. I thank you all and I will not disappoint you. I will live up to your expectation.
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