By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has urged the Edo Indigenes residing in Ibadanland to continue to be law abiding.
He gave the charge when playing host to the leadership and members of Edo indigenes residing in the state at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
Speaking through the Ekefa Balogun of Ibadanland, Senior Chief Raifu Eleruwere, the monarch appreciated the Edo people for paying the visit urging other non indigenes to emulate the gesture.
He urged the Edo Indigenes among other non indigenes in Ibadanland to continue with their normal businesses without fear.
Earlier in his speech, the leader of Edo Indigenes living in Ibadanland, Chief Joseph Saliu congratulated Olubadan for ascending the throne of his fathers hale and hearty.
According to Chief Joseph Saliu the delegates of Edo people had stayed in Ibadan for over 40 years where they had produced business leaders and professionals such as lawyers, doctors, engineers, business tycoons among others.
He commended the monarch and the Advisory Council for allowing peaceful co -existence to reign supreme in the ancient city.
Present at the courtesy visit ceremony are Chief Ademola Odunade, the Asiwaju Olubadan of Ibadanland, Aremo (Barr) Sunmbo Owolabi Olakulehin, Mr. Kolawole Balogun among others
