Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige has congratulated the Sarkin Yoruba in Kano, Oba Murtala Alimi Otisese on the occasion of his first year on the throne.
In a congratulatory message personally signed on behalf of the Oyo State government, the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams and the Ibadan Indigenes, Hon. Ige said celebration of first year on the throne by the monarch calls for celebration considering the issues sorounding his appointment which nearly stalled his installation.
Hon. Ige recalled that some people rose against Oba Alimi by challenging his nomination to succeed the erstwhile Sarkin Yoruba who voluntarily relinquished his position because of old age, stressing that but for the timely intervention of the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde who gave him mandate to ensure that nothing howsoever stalled the installation, the imbroglio surrounding his appointment was laid to rest.
Hon. Ige who is the Baameto Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland said that within a year on the throne, Oba Murtala has justified the confidence reposed in him by ensuring that the Yorubas are living in peace with other ethnic groups in Kano State.
Ige equally extended the appreciation of the government and good people of Oyo State particularly Ibadan indigenes to the Kano state government under the leadership of Governor Abdullah Umar Ganduje for the hands of fellowship his administration has extended to the monarch since his installation one year ago.
He prayed God to grant Oba Murtala Alimi Otisese long life and sound health, the Yoruba and the entire Kano State to continue to witness peace and development during his reign as Sarkin Yoruba in Kano State.
It would be recalled that an entrepreneur cum philanthropist, Oba Murtala Alimi Otisese was installed as the Sarkin Yoruba in Kano on the 12th November, 2020 by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero.
