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Opinion:Elegushi: Radiance Of A Modern Monarch- Tope Oyefeso

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6 years ago

April 10, 2020

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By Tope Oyefeso
Many see April as the month of rebirth and renewal; the intersection between spring and winter, or, well, the dry and rainy seasons.

Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, the urbane king of Ikate Kingdom in Eti-Osa, Lagos, Nigeria simply deifies April. It is a month that holds a special place in his heart.

April is, indeed, symbolic for Oba Elegushi. He and his father cum predecessor, the man who turned the once swampy dukedom into a modern city, Oba Yekini Adeniyi Elegushi, were born on April 10, of course, many decades apart. Even more significantly, Oba Saheed Elegushi was crowned the 21st Elegushi in April. The celebration of his 10th anniversary comes up later this month.

Oba Saheed Elegushi

Today, however, it is about the birthday of a monarch who has continued to hold his head high; effortlessly infusing modernity to the royal stool while holding very dearly to the traditional principles that define the Yoruba monarchical system for centuries.

This, he is doing at a time when the roles and responsibilities of traditional rulers have become subjects of public scrutiny.

Like the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who ascended the thrones of their progenitors in their youth, Oba Saheed Elegushi was also enthroned in his early thirties and, like these revered monarchs, he has evolved into a symbol of royal excellence.

Hence, Oba Elegushi continues to champion the cause for respect for traditional rulers both from their subjects and government, at the same time supporting different programmes and initiatives of the government designed for the benefit of the people while not failing to air his views when in disagreement albeit using the appropriate channels of communication.

As the youngest monarch at the time of his coronation, the expectations were high; the hopes of a people were heaped on his shoulders. How he has fared will be properly analyzed in the next few days as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of his coronation, which the main celebration has been postponed due to happenings around the world at this time.

However, as the king celebrates his birthday today, it is worth reiterating that the years are just numbers, Oba Saheed Elegushi continues to represent with flair and flourish all that is expected of a 21st Century monarch.

This is wishing him many more years in good health and sound mind as he continues to pilot the affairs of Ikate-Elegushi.

Happy birthday, Kabiyesi
Ìgba odun, èni ni

Temitope Oyefeso
Special Assistant, Public Affairs to His Majesty

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Supreme Court Fixes April 22 for Hearing in ADC Leadership Crisis

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12 hours ago

April 14, 2026

Eric

The Supreme Court has scheduled hearing for April 22 in the appeal filed by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, in relation to the leadership dispute in the party.

Mark’s appeal is against the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which dismissed his appeal against the September 4, 2025 ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja refusing to grant some injunctive reliefs contained in an ex-parte application filed by a chieftain of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe.

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba chose the date on Tuesday after granting accelerated hearing in the appeal marked: SC/CV/180/2026.

The court ordered Mark’s lawyer, Jibril Okutepa (SAN) to file the appellant’s brief and serve on Wednesday.

It ordered the respondents to each file and serve on the appellant, a respondent’s brief within three days of being served with the appellant’s brief.

The appellant, according to the court, is to file a reply brief, if needs be, within one day of being served with the respondents’ briefs.

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Amid Denials, ADC Reportedly Secures Rainbow Event Centre As Venue for National Convention

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2 days ago

April 13, 2026

Eric

Baring any last minute change, the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National chairman and National Secretary respectively will hold the party’s National convention at the National Rainbow Event Centre in Garki on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has being denied two venues without any cogent reasons despite early arrangements, according to sources.

First, it was alleged that the Abuja Transcorp Hilton Hotels, which was initially approached, turned down the ADC request to use it’s facility.

The ADC, having sensed sabotage, has kept the Rainbow Event Center under rap as it’s definite venue.

The last National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party was held at the same venue.

Located adjacent the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters, the event centre will host the second NEC meeting of the ADC and it’s forthcoming national convention.

According to The Guardian’ report, the ADC leadership has communicated the venue to state chapters with the caveat not to escalate it.

The ADC is in a battle of survival against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has approached the Supreme Court for intervention.

The INEC national chairman Prof Joash Amupitan has suspended recognition of the David Mark-led ADC rendering a leadership vacuum in the party.

INEC said it’s decision was on the basis of an Appeal Court pronouncement that ordered statusquo ante-bellum be maintained.

Reports say that why the venue is being quietly decorated moderately for the event, the ADC intends to fully move in the early hours of Tuesday.

The Guardian

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Shettima Lacks Respect, I Won’t Engage Him, Atiku Responds to VP’s Challenge

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2 days ago

April 13, 2026

Eric

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has hit back at incumbent Vice President Kashim Shettima over the latter’s poser over achievements in office, saying he won’t take the challenge because Shettima was disrespectful.

Shettima had reportedly challenged Atiku to provide details of eight projects he executed for the development of Northern Nigeria during his tenure as vice president for eight years, as well as name eight individuals he empowered while in office.

But, speaking in an interview with GTA Hausa podcast, Atiku said he would not engage the vice president on the matter.

“I will not respond to Kashim Shettima because he is disrespectful. I am older than him and I have more experience in governance than he does, so I will not respond to him,” he said.

The former vice president further argued that cultural values in Northern Nigeria discourage younger individuals from publicly challenging their elders in such a manner.

“It is not part of our tradition in the North to disrespect elders. You cannot look at someone who is above you in both age and accomplishments and start taunting him. That is not our tradition, so I won’t engage with him,” Atiku emphasised.