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Former President Obasanjo urges traditional rulers to prioritize peace and community development
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on traditional rulers across the country to prioritize peace and mobilize their communities for development, stating that monarchs are constitutionally positioned to drive progress and complement government efforts. Speaking on Tuesday during the installation of Oba Peter Ogunbayo as the new Odemo of Isara Kingdom, Obasanjo advised the monarch to be a unifying figure, fostering cordial relationships among residents and neighboring communities. He emphasized that beyond preserving tradition, the monarch must mobilize his people to contribute to the socio-economic growth of the town. Obasanjo congratulated Oba Ogunbayo, urging him to embody unity, love, and cooperation to accelerate development. The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Michael Ajayi, also urged the new monarch to reconcile with other contenders and work towards peace. Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, described the installation as a reflection of the administration鈥檚 commitment to preserving cultural heritage and advised the monarch to support the state鈥檚 anti-land-grabbing campaign. In his acceptance speech, Oba Ogunbayo called for unity and cooperation, promising an inclusive administration and announcing the establishment of a Royal Economic Advisory Council to guide his development agenda.
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