The Olu of Imasayi-Yewa, HRM Oba Lukman Adeleke Kuoye has stated that the people of Yewa Land are yearning for the governor from Yewa Land but not now.
Oba Kuoye stated this on Saturday at the Press Conference/Media Engagement to mark his First Year Coronation Anniversary held at the Olu of Imasayi Palace, Yewa North local government area of Ogun State.
Oba Kuoye promised to continue in his efforts to change the face of Imasayi to good shape and improve and promote education in the town.
He prayed for the free and fair elections and implored Nigerians to desist from violence and election manipulation during coming 2023 general elections.
He made clarification on the strong desire of Yewa people for the governor from the side that, it is not yet time.
While emphasizing on the not yet time for governor from Yewa Land, he commended the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his performances so far especially for the people of Yewa Land.
He admitted that, the causes of flood disasters in the country is caused by lackadaisical attitude of people by blocking the passing-way of water with refuse and poor lay out of building construction and promised that, the traditional rulers in Yewa Land would do all their possible best to avoid the disaster as it was happened recently in some states.
He also implored some Towns who are planning to install new monarch to desist from installation of person that does not know much about the town, and the person that may find it difficult to live with his people.
He disclosed how the traditional rulers in Yewa Land are working in synergy to fight the insecurity and kidnapping in the area.
While noting some of his achievements so far within one year on the throne, Oba Kuoye thanked the almighty God for his grace and appreciated the people of Imasayi for their support and how he was able to change the face of Imasayi kindom with the exposure and administrative experience he had before he become the King. He also disclosed how he was able to managed the crisis between two villages that nearly claim lives.
“In the last 365 days, God and with the support of sons and daughters of Imasayi, we have been able to come this far, next year, by the grace of God, we are going to remain focus on improving on our primary and secondary schools interms of complimenting the efforts of our amiable Governor at employing more teachers and getting more of Yellow Roofed Classrooms.
“God’s willing, by next year, Imasayi will get a befitting Mighty Palace that they can all be proud of. Also, my people should be expecting the completion of some of the social projects we have embarked on. Most importantly, as I have promised to bring good numbers of investors to Imasayi, next year, my people will continue welcoming them,” he said.
“My prayer is that we are expecting a free and fair election. I am imploring our people to shun violence, not to be part of election manipulations, and vote their conscience.
“As one of the First Class monarch in Ogun State, we are yearning for a governor from Yewaland but not now.
“You know I come from that Constituency. My Party was defeated in 2012 which prompted my decision to secure employment at NIMC using my Masters degree in 2013 basically to distinguished myself from jobless politicians. Fortunately, my Principal offered me a place at Krista Laurel but I wanted to experience the civil service.
I want to repeat that we want the next Governor to come from Yewaland, but not now, I am proud to say this, it is because the Prince Dapo Abiodun has performed creditably well. Everywhere you go in Ogun State, you will see Yellow roofs; maternity centres, fire stations, primary and secondary schools.
“His housing schemes are also of Yellow Roofs. I am very sure, Prince Dapo Abiodun has tried in terms of dishing out the dividends of democracy, hence deserved a second term. Infact, here in Imasayi, many houses have been eroded by erosion. We are experiencing the worst of it. The first assignment I handled when I was the Vice Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota was the flooding at Sango/Igbala area. I discovered that our people have built their houses on the drainage areas where erosion would have been channeled to flow easily, and you know, whatever the height of any blockages, water will always find its way.
“Number one thing is that I would like to advise our people to be cautious of the way we dump refuse in our gullies. We should stop dumping refuse into the drainage. Infront of this Palace, you will see a drainage, but whenever it rains, my people will not think twice before dumping heaps of refuse into the gutter and at the end of the day, by the time it gets to the covert there, it stops, the drainage would be blocked, water would occupy the roads, and erosion would not care to go through any structure.
“We Nigerians are the cause of erosion and flooding that threatens us. And until we are determined to follow government guidelines about building houses or structures, freeing water channels, flooding may continue to hunt us.
“During one of my trips to Ikole-Ekiti, I met with the Director General of NEMA, I presented the erosion challenges facing my people, and he promised to come to our aid. I have to begin to look for solutions in earnest because here in Yewaland, Imasayi precisely, we can’t afford to experience the type of ordeals facing them in Lokoja.
“Meanwhile, by the time we, the Yewa Traditional rulers, would be meeting during our January Retreat, Erosion and Flooding Control is going to be one of the issues we will deliberate on.
“Let me use this opportunity to appeal to towns that are planning to install a new monarch to stop the idea of choosing someone who stays overseas. Most of them do not know the terrain and the main challenges facing their people. Their approach to issues on most occasions appears foreign. We have a monarch who spends three months with his people and nine months of the year abroad, how effective do you think such monarchs could administer the community?
“We are collaborating to fight the ugly incidents. From Imeko to Ado-Odo, up to Ìgbẹsà, we have been united in protecting our people. We have requested for Amotekun squad to assist the existing security architecture in the area. I want to assure you that the Paramount Ruler, Oba Olugbenle has been proactive in seeing that peace and security reign in Yewaland.
“I just need to thank God. The journey has been to the glory of God. When I assumed the throne as Olu of Imasayi, there were eight teachers only in both Primary and Secondary schools in Imasayi, but with the glory of God and the support of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, we now have more teachers in addition to NYSC Corpers.
“I have been able to facilitate boreholes to Ayegbami and if not for the Engineer that has not been forthcoming, my plan was to commission two boreholes during the coronation anniversary. I have changed the face of the Palace from the old version to modern one.
“Also, the two crisis I inherited that nearly claim lives in Otigbo have been resolved amicably. I invited the aggrieved, offered advise and at the end of the day, we were abled to sort it out. So far, in terms of maintaining peaceful co-existence, God has been with us in Imasayi.
“He however, briefed on the scheduled programmes for a Week Event where he said” Sunday 13th of November is Environment sanitation of the community, Press conference/ Media Engagement; Monday 14th of November is Healthy and Medical outreach, Empowerment of windows and the less privileges; Tuesday 15th of November is Visitation to Imasayi Yewa settlements; Wednesday 16th of November is Foundation laying of Olu of Imasayi- Yewa palace extension; Thursday 17th of November is Cultural exhibition: Egungun Igunnuko, Gelede, Iju, Olosun, Zangbeto and the conferment of Chieftaincy Tittles; Friday 18th of November is Jumat Service, Conferment of Chieftaincy Tittles, Royal Hangout; Saturday 19th of November is Grand Finale and Reception; Sunday 20th of November is Anniversary Thanksgiving service at Christ Anglican Church, Imasayi-Yewa,Imasayi-Yewa Youth Carnival, NYSC Award Programme.