Kogi Monarch Hails Ododo’s Leadership Style, Promises Peace Maintenance

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

His Royal Majesty, Oba Johnson Kolade Otitoju, the Akinrin of Ekinrin in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi state has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s Leadership Style with a promise to complement government’s efforts in maintaining peace and order in his domain.

He said Governor Ododo’s led administration has been impactful and demonstrated high level of human face leadership capacity.

His Royal Majesty gave the commendation while speaking at one-year anniversary of his receipt of the staff of office as a first-class traditional ruler.

“One year ago, the Akinrin of Ekinrin was honored with the staff of office by Governor Usman Ododo during a colorful ceremony attended by a large crowd at the prestigious Kogi State Government House’s Glass House in Lokoja, Kogi State. Myself and my subjects remain eternally grateful to the Governor and will continue to be solidly behind your people-oriented administration

“When God says yes, no individual or group can say no. I, Oba Johnson Kolade Otitoju, the Akinrin of Ekinrin, am profoundly grateful to God for this gesture. On behalf of the Ekinrin community in Ekinrin-Adde, I also extend my gratitude to the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for elevating the Ekinrin throne to its first-class status.

“The two significant events—the grading of the stool and the presentation of the staff of office—are truly memorable. To God be the glory.

“I would like to thank all the friends of Akinrin and the Ekinrin community, both in Ekinrin-Adde and beyond, who have congratulated Oba Akinrin and the Ekinrin community. Thank you, good people!

“Let me reiterate what I often say: our unity is not only our strength; it is also our path to progress and the ultimate reason we are here. I encourage all of you to love one another, for God is love. Congratulations to everyone in Ekinrin-Adde”