President, Yoruba Obas Forum, Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema storms Olubandan’s Palace, says traditional institution will experience a tremendous turnaround under his leadership

President, Yoruba Obas Forum, Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema storms Olubandan’s Palace, says traditional institution will experience a tremendous turnaround under his leadership

Olubandan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun and President,  Yoruba Obas Forum, Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema, Molokun of Atijere 

Yoruba Obas forum led by the President, HRM Oba Samuel Olumide Adeoye Edema, the Molokun of Atijere, recently paid a courtesy visit to 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Alayeluwa, Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun Alli, to pay a homage being the royal host of the Yoruba Obas Forum’s Annual General Meeting/Convention 2023 held on November 26 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Olubadan who spoke through one of his Chiefs, Senator Balogun welcomed the council of Obas and urged the President of the Forum, Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema to foster unity and progress among the Yoruba Obas. Olubadan through his Spokesperson, promised a robust cooperation towards achieving the aims and objectives of the association.

Commenting on the courtesy visit of Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun seized the moment to admonish the President to carry everybody along while discharging his leadership duties.

“Considering your wealth of experience and exposure, I strongly believe that you possess what it takes to move the association forward.

Olubadan while speaking, described Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema as a ‘worthy ambassador of the prestigious Yoruba traditional institution’, following his past involvement to foster peaceful coexistence of Yoruba Obas.

Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema while speaking with Coastal Renaissance News, said, the courtesy visit was necessary because Olubadan is the chief host of the 2023 Annual General Meeting/Convention. He further thanked him for his outstanding roles while commending him for hs unprecedented support.

The President of the Forum, Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema, while speaking, appreciated all Yoruba traditional rulers for their unalloyed support and cooperation to him in piloting the affairs of the forum. He specially thanked Olubadan for his moral support, stressed that the courtesy visit was done to appreciate the monarch’s full preparation for the hosting of the 2023 Annual General Meeting/Convention.

Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema in his speech, described the revered monarch as an icon of greatness who provides high-level of dependable and leadership qualities which showcase the cultural dexterity of the Yoruba race.

Oba Adeoye finally promised to uphold the dignity of Yoruba traditional heritage.