Monarchs in Yewaland have described the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, as “an adopted son of Yewaland”. The meeting was presided over by the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and the Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle. Oba Akinyemi described Senator Kashamu as “a born philanthropist” as he listed the lawmaker’s various humanitarian interventions and activities across Ogun State, the South West and Nigeria in general. The traditional rulers, including the Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Oyeditan Olanite, prayed for Senator Kashamu’s success at the polls. Speaking earlier, Senator Kashamu said he was in Ilaro to seek the blessings and support of the traditional rulers for his aspiration.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 30, 2019 16:52 UTC