Kunle Adelabu
The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, has issued stern warning to politicians to put their homes in order and not cause any trouble during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections slated for tomorrow.
The royal father, who said that he will allow the the law to take its full course against anyone that foment trouble in his kingdom, also prayed for a successful outing.
Adeboruwa gave the warning when Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, the Asiwaju of Igbogbo Kingdom and Chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), paid him and his chiefs a visit at his palace on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, to present the incumbent representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Nurudeen Saka Solaja who seeking re – election for the third term, to them.
While stating that party leaders are in charge of politics, the royal father also charged them to put their house in order and ensure that the primary election is conducted peacefully.
“Royal fathers are sometimes involved in politics, but at a point, we left it for politicians. Governance is still in the hands of politicians, but we are not going to allow disruption of our town”, Oba Kasali said.
“I want to appeal for peaceful conduct. You are just a party, and others too are coming. All that is happening within your party is all about you that are here and I have left its resolution for the party leaders to handle’’, Oba Kasali added.
While praying for a free, fair and peaceful primary elections, Oba Kasali warned party members to desist from violence.
“I pray that there will be no war and disturbances. I pray that it will be a successful outing on Thursday, that the primary election will be held.
“I charge you not to fight or engage in any form of violence because if that happens, I will allow the law to take its course. This palace will not intervene if anybody is caught with cutlass or any other dangerous weapons”, the royal father further warned.
“This is just an intra party issue and if you are unable to manage this, how would you manage the general elections with other parties?”, the revered monarch asked rhetorically.
Speaking further, Oba Kasali warned against people disparaging the palace on social media.
“This palace is home to all the indigenes of Igbogbo, and those who are not from Igbogbo but who also have palaces in their towns, those same palaces are their own homes too in their respective towns, because of this, I warn those writing all sort of things on the platform to be careful”, the royal father warned.
“You need to be warned because you cannot disrespect the palace”, he emphasised.
