By Eric Elezuo
The Moyegeso of Itele-Ijebu, Oba (Engr) Mufutau Kasali, has turned around to support the governorship aspirations of the current Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ogun State, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru.
The highly respected Oba, according to press statement signed by Ashiru’s media aide, Tayo Mabewaye, shifted ground when the governorship hopeful paid him a courtesy visit as part of his consultations to major obas in the state.
At the oba’s palatial residence in Itele-Ijebu, the oba openly declared his support for the aspiration of governorship hopeful and prayed for him. It will be recalled that Oba Kasali had opposed the emergence of Ashiru when the Ijebu-Remo Agenda presented him to the Ijebu Obas at the palace of the Awujale of Ijebu land on November 117, 2017.
Ajalorun and Gbegande Too
At the palace of Oba Adesesan Oguntayo FCA, JP., the story was not different as the monarch eulogised Ashiru’s contributions to the economic developments of the state as Commissioner for Commerce and Industry. He expressed no doubt that he will perform excellently when he succeeds Amosun, and will pave way for continuity in the ongoing mission to rebuild the state.
In his own words when the consultation visits moved to his palace, the Gbegande expresses coincidence in Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, judging by his pedigree and the long standing relationship with the Ashiru Family. He also expressed confidence in the ability of the banker turned politician to deliver on his words.
Oba Gbengande also pledged his support and prayed for Otunba Ashiru who was accompanied on the visit by Dr. Gbolade Osinowo former Chief of Staff to late President Musa Yaradua and Alhaji (Dr.) Olusaga Adenusi, a Real Estate guru and Accountant.
