The monarchs, who converged
on the palace of the Oligun of Ilugun North, His Royal Highness, Oba J.B.
Otukoya, hailed Kashamu for his generosity, courage and tenacity, describing
him as a worthy son of Ijebuland and prayed for his success at the March 2
poll.
Other monarchs who joined
Oba Otukoya to receive Kashamu were the Ajalaye of Ilugun South, His Royal
Highness, Oba Ademola Olusaanu; the Oliworo of Iworo, His Royal Highness, Oba
G.A. Onafuwa; the Elerunwon of Erunwon, His Royal Highness, Oba Adebayo
Okubena; the Elese of Ilese, His Royal Highness, Oba Oluremi Obayomi and the
Isaderenren of Isonyin, His Royal Highness, Oba Cossy Salaami.
Addressing the traditional
rulers, Kashamu told the gathering that he was in their domain “in continuation
of our consultations with the traditional institutions and our highly respected
royal fathers.”
Continuing, he said,
“Earlier in the week, we visited the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His
Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, who gave his blessings to our
aspirations. Yesterday, we were in Ogun West Senatorial District, where we meet
with the Yewaland Oba-in-council.
“At the meeting presided
over by the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, His Royal Majesty,
Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, I was pronounced ‘an adopted son of Yewaland with equal
rights as their own sons’. Simply put, this ticket received their overwhelming
endorsement.
“Your Royal Highnesses,
besides my personal involvements in a number of philanthropic projects in Ijebu
North East Local Government, as your senator, I have facilitated six projects
across the local government.
“These projects include the
construction of a block of three (3) classrooms at Idomila Comprehensive High
School; Idomila; construction of a block of three (3) classrooms at United
Anglican Primary School, Iworo; supply and installation of 300 KVA transformer
at Ilese; donation of 500 KVA transformer at Golden Estate Community; Supply of
50 units of 1.2 KVA Generating Set; Construction of borehole at Oke Owode,
Ilese.
Senator Kashamu also seized
the opportunity to reiterate 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
To demonstrate his resolve
to fulfilling his promises, Senator Kashamu submitted an undertaking dated 1st
February, 2019, to the traditional Rulers through Oba Otukoya, in which he
stated his resolve not to tamper with council funds, among others.
Party stalwarts who
accompanied the candidate on the visit included the Ogun State PDP Chairman,
Engr. Adebayo Dayo; a veteran politician and octogenarian, Pa Robert Adenaike;
Ogun Senatorial District candidate, Engr. Adeola Sosanwo; Ijebu Central
Candidate, Barrister Taiwo Shote (a.k.a Pepe) and Barrister Seun Adesanya,
among others.
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