BY: KOLA SODEINDE, ASLG
In the spirit of celebrating the great warrior who fought for the liberation of the Egbas,the Executive Chairman, Abeokuta South Local Government ,Hon Omolaja Ayodele Majekodunmi JP has urged the Egbas and the people within the LGA to pray for tranquility and and to live peacefully with one and another stated this at the Alake palace ground on Saturday 18th February,2023.
Hon Majekodunmi expressed his appreciation to the Paramount Ruler of Egbaland ,Oba (Dr) Micheal Adedotun Arẹmu Gbadebo Okukenu IV and all sons and daughters of Egbaland for their contributions in the yearly celebrations of the Legendary warrior.He explained that the festival is a major historic and cultural event of the Egba people and one of Liberation struggle.
The Executive Chairman used the opportunity to call out to all sons and daughters of Egbaland both home and abroad to emulate and sustain the selflessness of the great leader who gave his life for the liberation of the people.He called on all to live together, love each other and in peace.
While stressing the need for continued preservation of the rich culture of the people of the State, the Executive Governor of the State, Prince Dapọ Abiodun MFR in his address expressed his appreciation to the Paramount Ruler and all Egba sons and daughters of Egbaland for using the celebration as a unifying factor to bring the people together.He assured them of the continued commitment of his administration .
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