DON’T ALLOW MONEY BAG AS MY SUCCESSOR – OBA ADETONA WARNS

The Octogenarian monarch ascended the throne in 1960 at the age of 25, hailed from the Anikinaiya Ruling family, and currently on the throne for over 50 years, as at the time of this report

The traditional ruler, who expressed delight of witnessing monumental progress and developments coupled with enviable peace and unity, urged his people to sustain the tempo by ensuring that the stool does not go to the money bags.

He also advised that the process of selecting the next Awujale should not be politicised, stressing that if the next ruling house does not present a viable candidate, the people should reject them and go for the next ruling house with capable candidate.

Hear him, “When I eventually go, please go for a capable successor. Reject any candidate that will put Ijebuland into retrogression. Do not politicise the process of selecting my successor. Do not go for people that will draw Ijebu backwards”.

“If the next ruling house do not present a viable candidate, please reject them and go for the next ruling house with capable candidate. Do not go for Money bags that will destroy the achievements Ijebuland has recorded so far.

He added,”My prayer is that Ijebuland will continue to grow from strength to strength. Call on God for direction when picking my successor. Ask God to guide you.”