The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, and other traditional rulers in the Osun West senatorial district, Thursday, prayed for President Bola Tinubu for approving the long suffering Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan and Osogbo-Akoda-Gbongan road projects.
They commended the former governor, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for facilitating the approvals.
The monarchs warned political actors across Osun state to shun thuggery and bloodshed ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Delivering a sobering message that captivated the crowd, Oba Akanbi stated that no political office is worth the life of any Osun citizen.
“I am not a politician, but a traditional ruler. What I ask is for all aspirants and their followers in every party to sheathe their swords in Osun. Stop killing each other. Seek peace.
“An election will come on Saturday and pass, but if you do not live to tell the story, it will be a permanent loss to you,” the monarch said.
The royal father’s remarks served as a sharp reminder of past electoral violence in the state. Making his stance unmistakable, he warned of spiritual consequences for perpetrators of political violence.
