Kashamu is our adopted son, say Yewa monarchs

Buruji Kashamu

Traditional rulers in Yewa have said the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, is “an adopted son of Yewa land”.

They spoke yesterday when Kashamu visited the Yewa Traditional Rulers-in-Council in Ilaro.

The Eselu of Oja Odan, Oba Ebenezer Akinyemi, said Kashamu was an adopted son of the area, adding that he was entitled to the same rights and privileges as the sons and daughters of Yewa land.

The meeting was presided over by the paramount ruler of Yewaland and the Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle.

Oba Akinyemi described Kashamu as “a born philanthropist” and listed the senator’s humanitarian interventions as well as his activities in Ogun State, the Southwest and other parts of Nigeria.

The monarchs, including the Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Oyeditan Olanite, prayed for Kashamu’s success at the polls.

Kashamu said he was in Ilaro to seek the blessings and support of the monarchs for his aspiration.

The senator recalled his support for Yewa candidates who aspired to be governors of the state in the past.

He said: “Your Royal Majesty, although the two candidates from Ogun West Senatorial District are your sons, I dare say with all sense of humility that I am your son and loyal friend because as the English would say, ‘a true friend sticks closer than a brother’. There is also a saying that ‘One loyal friend is worth 10,000 relatives’.

“It is for this reason that we have come to seek your support since fate has brought us together.”

Kashamu also reiterated his commitment to releasing all allocations due to local governments.

“I will not deduct from their allocations. This is to ensure grassroots development.

“I also commit to remitting all statutory deductions from staff salaries to the relevant unions and authorities as and when due.
“Also, substantial funds shall be set aside to assist the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Loans from the funds shall attract no interest,” he said

Those that accompanied Senator Kashamu on the visit include his running mate, Dr Reuben Abati, Ogun State PDP chairman, Chief Adebayo Dayo, and Director General of the Kashamu/Abati Campaign Organisation, Chief Remi Bakare, among others.

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