The Ondo South Senatorial Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, has got the blessing of Ikale monarchs of Okitipupa and Irele extraction in his senatorial bid and to be victorious at the Feb.25 general elections.
Ibrahim who is also the Araba of Ikaleland paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Jegun of Idepe of Okitipupa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael Obatuga-Adetoye and was welcomed by monarchs from Okitipupa division.
Other traditional rulers at the meeting are: Rebuja of Osooro Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Gbadebo Bajowa, Majuwa of Moribodo Kingdom, Ilutitun, Oba Earnest Idepefo; Obagberunme of Igbodigo, Oba John Ebun Ayeku, Halu of Aye, Oba Williams Akinmusayo, and Oniju of Iju Odo, Oba Festus Olumoyegun.
The monarchs unanimously agreed that Araba was a brand that was not just good enough but the best hand that can represent the interest of Ondo South in the Senate, noting that they would support his bid with prayers from their traditional stools.
Speaking on behalf of the monarchs, the host traditional ruler, Oba Obatuga-Adetoye said Araba of Ikale is whom Ikales describe as “a child like thousands who can represent an entire community,” noting that Ibrahim wouod not just represent an entire community but a whole Senatorial District and their prayers as custodians of tradition would ensure the success of his senatorial ambition.
While thanking the monarchs, Ibrahim said it was a good and exciting thing when a Prophet has honour in his town.
Ibrahim enthused that his fathers have shown him royal support and this alone is the confidence he has that his victory come February 25, 2023 is certain.
He said the visit to the Palace of Jegun was to confer with the royal fathers and officially inform them of his readiness to vie for the Senate ticket to represent the good people of Ondo South in The National Assembly.
“I have come to present the Aseyori pack first to the royal fathers of Okitipupa division before the packs get to the 66 wards across Ondo South, adding that he reverence the prayers and counsel of the royal fathers and he have always been seeking their advice on major issues
“I will continue to seek your prayers and support for my senatorial ambition and victory,” Ibrahim said .
In the same vein, Royal fathers of Irele have also shown their allegiance for the Senatorial bid of Ibrahim.
The Ahaba of Ajagba, His Royal Majesty Oba Oluwole Adesayo, leading Irele monarchs at a meeting held at the Irele LGA Secretariat said Ibrahim was their chosen bonafide Ikale son to represent the district in the senate.
