He warned stakeholders not to involve themselves in any shady deal, mischief, or engaging in bribery and corruption … saying, such despicable act would be against the collective interest of the Esa-Oke people.
The Ogboni (Regent) of Esa-Oke, High Chief Paul Abimbola Olamiju, Tuesday (November 10) cautioned those spreading false and malicious and misleading information about the selection of the new Owa Omiran, assuring all that the process is at the final stage of completion.
He confirmed that the Kingmakers have since submitted the documents of all the five contestants to the State Government for final processing.
The Regent however, urged the State Government to hasten up the process and make it as transparent as possible, so as to retain the confidence of all and sundry in the selection processes.
He also warned all the stakeholders not to involve themselves in any shady deal, mischief, or engaging in bribery and corruption with the contestants, stating that such despicable act would be against the collective interest of the Esa-Oke people.
He therefore, charged the people of the ancient town to remained calm and shun any form of misinformation about the selection of a new monarch.
The Regent was particularly irked by the activities by some elements who were spreading false and malicious information about the process, thus creating unnecessary tension within the community.
According to the Regent, the process of selecting a new Oba is almost complete as the names and relevant documents relating to all the contestants have been forwarded to the appropriate authorities, noting that the kingmakers are only waiting for government’s further directives on the final selection process.
High Chief Olamiju emphasized that he does not have a favourite among the five contestants, stating that all stakeholders, including the Gogodudu-Anaye Ruling House, have performed creditably well in their different roles in the selection process so far.
The Regent reiterated that no one, including himself nor the Owamiran-in-Council, has the power to disqualify any contestant among the five Princes whose names and relevant documents have been forwarded to government.