Kunle ADELABU
As part of the designs to further consolidate the relationship between Remoland and Ikorodu Kingdom, the traditional rulers in the two kingdoms have agreed on the candidacy of Otunba Yinka Lawal Solarin as the Bashorun-Oga (traditional ambassador between the two independent towns).
The Akarigbo of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, LLM, BL, FCA, presented the nominee to the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, during the historic visit of the paramount ruler of Remoland to Ikorodu on Tuesday, June18, 2019.
The request to establish the ambassadorial position that would maintain the relationship between the two towns was initiated by the Ayangbure of Ikorodu.
Oba Ajayi, while commenting on the need to maintain the relationship between the town towns with the establishment of a diplomatic relation, stated that :
“We must not, because of geographical boundary, allow our connection to suffer. We must maintain our relationship. This is why I sprung into action when Ayangbure of Ikorodu told me that there is a chieftaincy vacancy in Ikorodu that the Akarigbo ought to nominate occupant for.
“I was told that the nominee must be a son of Koyelu and we went in search of a quality personality who has a connection with Ikorodu and who can also represent us very well and we found a capable nominee who accepted to serve as an Ambassador between the two ancient towns”, Akarigbo stated.
“I intend bringing him quietly and fix another date for his installation but to my surprise, I got here to meet a carnival-like arrangement. Thank you Kabiyesi”.
At the visit, Akarigbo’s choice for the ambassadorial position, Chief Solarin, was presented to Oba Shotobi and his people by the Aiwaju of Remo land , Asiwaju S.K. Onafowokan.
In accepting the Akarigbo’s nominee, Oba Shotobi stated:
“It is the prerogative of the Akarigbo and he has chosen a man of honour for us.
“He is going to be an Ambassador between Remo and Ikorodu with the traditional title of Bashorun –Oga of Ikorodu”.
Otunba Solarin is a reputable publisher of books for primary and secondary schools in Nigeria for 50 years. He is a very well known person and a respected community builder.
He is a Prince and has connection with Ikorodu and also has records of outstanding contributions to Remoland in Ogun State, Southwest, Nigeria.
Otunba Solarin is a key player in the private sector business and had at various times been the Vice, Deputy and President of Shagamu Economic Council.
