The Okanlomo of Ibadan, Sen. Adesoji Akanbi has
congratulated his friend of over 32 years, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, over his
installation as Mayegun of Yorubaland.
KWAM 1, as the Fuji maestro is widely known, has just
been installed by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, as the first Mayegun
of Yorubaland.
Akanbi, who was a member of the House of
Representatives and The Senate, said that Oba Adeyemi made a good choice in his
friend.
Recalling how he was on the entourage of KWAM 1 to the
Alaafin 11 years ago, Akanbi explained that the monarch said he had no problem
with him becoming Mayegun but that it was not yet time.
“I remember that day 11 years ago. It was on a Monday.
We followed him to the palace of His Imperial Majesty and he told us straight away
that the coast was not yet clear; that he was going to consult. I am happy that
all of us are alive to witness today.”
Extolling the person of KWAM 1, he said that their
paths crossed in 1987, in the United Kingdom, adding that the Fuji maestro believes
in building and nurturing friendship. He revealed that the families have become
one as KWAM 1, apart from other benefits, doesn’t charge to come entertain the
family’s event.
“As Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde is being installed as the first
Mayegun of Yorubaland today, I want to pray Allah to imbue him with the divine
wisdom to run the office,” Akanbi added.
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