If there is any monarch who is the happiest with the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke in last week’s governorship election, it is the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.
He said it was the victory that saved him from being harassed out of office.
According to the monarch, some elements had vowed to use their brooms to sweep him out of office if the result was otherwise.
The All Progressives Congress’ symbol is the broom.
He said this as Adeleke paid him a visit in his palace.
He noted, “my sermon to my son, who is now my boss, is simple, may you be successful in office. I am saying this openly so that people can hear. Let them know that my joy has come. Imagine them saying they will sweep me away with their brooms with cane from this palace?
“It is God that saved me. It is not only Ademola (Adeleke) that has been lucky, myself, the Ataoja, is also lucky. Let them listen to me now, no one can chase me out with cane. I congratulate all of us that God has given this new governor.
“May his reign be peaceful. After your eight years in office, Ataoja will produce your successor. May you never stumble. You will serve first and second term, after that, the post can return to Osogbo.”
