It was a memorable day as the entire family of Adoyi Ifadu Alashe Royal
Family in Lagos State all gathered recently to nominate a Lagos based business
tycoon, Prince Akeem Idowu Olomitutu as the next Oba of Oke-Alo Gbagada.
The head of the
family, Chief Rasak Eshinlokun who spoke on behalf of other family members
said, “Olomitutu was unanimously picked to become the
next king of Oke-Alo Gbagada. The septuagenarian Eshinlokun presented Olomitutu
to the family with loudest ovation and joy from all members of the family.
While speaking with journalists, Eshinlokun said, Olomitutu is the only choice of the family
and confirmed to us that the Lagos based businessman has all it takes to
occupy his forefather's stool.
He said, ‘We are waiting for
the approval from the government, because we are very ready to have Olomitutu
as our king.”
In his speech,
Olomitutu, who was very happy to become the choice of his family, thanked them
for the belief, they have in him and assured them of a better life.
He also commended all the family members for making a very good choice and
solicited for their supports this time and later. The day was wrapped up with
good music and very delicious food.