Ahead of the March 2 governorship election, traditional rulers in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State have pledged their support for the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Senator Buruji Kashamu. Ogun Waterside, which he described as the “Niger Delta of Ogun State”, had been neglected over the years but expressed the hope that with Kashamu as governor, the area would experience a new lease of life. Oba Ogunye requested for infrastructural development as well as the setting up of a tertiary institution in Ogun Waterside so as to open up the area. The seven traditional rulers on hand gave their blessings and prayed for Kashamu’s success at the poll. The monarchs included the Elefire of Efire, His Royal Highness, Oba Musa Adeniji; the Lemuwa of Ode-Omi, His Royal Highness, Oba Adenuga; the Alarige of Ibiade, His Royal Highness, Oba Bola Raimi; the Oloni of Oni, His Royal Highness, Oba Abdulfatai Odukoya; the Onirokun of Irokun, His Royal Highness, Oba Busari Buhari and the Elero of Itebumanuwa, His Royal Highness, Oba Adetutu Manuwa

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 09, 2019 15:11 UTC