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CBN TOPSHOT BAYO ADELABU OPENS MULTIMILLION NAIRA GUEST HOUSE, BAYSE-ONE IN HOMETOWN TO SAIL POLITICAL AMBITION

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Astute banker, Bayo Adelabu has finally opened his private guest-house in Ibadan.
The new hotel which has been described as one of the choice places in the hospitality sector in Oyo State took just 5 months to be constructed and it turns out to be a master piece which has all the features and touches of a modern design that suits its purpose.
Those in the know claimed that the owner used his favorite holiday spot in Paris, France as a model for the architectural designs.adebayo_adelabu-200x300
The owner who is a grand-child of the late Ibadan politician, Chief Adegoke Adelabu ‘Penkelemesi’ is one of the deputies to the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele.
Bayo to people close to him is a man that doesn’t compromise taste and perfection explaining his contest to make his new hotel the best in the city.
The new hotel speaks volume of the owner’s dream. The interior, fittings, beddings and even the location is a prove of its operation and the expected patronage. The hotel is located at the highbrow Akinola Maja, Jericho, Ibadan, a vicinity of the city’s top residents like the State’s Commissioner of Police, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, ex-Governor Oladayo Popoola and many others.
Many admirers of the banker-owner of the hotel believe that the location of the guest house in Ibadan is a deliberate move by the owner to start preparing ground for a political ambition he is claimed to have been nursing for many years.
The Obafemi Awolowo University graduate of Accounting is said to have been a firm supporter of the many ideas and political principles of his grandfather, Chief Adegoke Adelabu, a very brilliant politician who ruled Ibadan in the 70’s.
Bayo is believed to posess his late grand-dad’s brilliance and boldness, these rare qualities endear him to the people with the belief that one day he would step into the late Adelabu’s big shoes.
The late Adegoke Adelabu was a man loved by many in Ibadan but his political dreams was cut short when he died in his early 40’s in a fatal auto crash.
The younger Bayo is revealed to be nursing a political ambition which he hopes to kickstart by contesting for the State governorship in 2019.
The construction of the Bayse-One hotel is claimed to be among his many plans to capture the support of his people.
The banker who rose through the ranks in his career as an Executive Director in First Bank before he was appointed a Deputy-Governor of the apex bank is a man that believes in youth empowerment and poverty alleviation and that is more reasons he is targeting employment as a means to win the people’s loyalty.
One of his friends revealed to papermacheonline that ‘Bayo’s calculation was to contest in 2015 but he had no option when the CBN job came. This came as a leverage to him and his target now is to draw support and plan for the next four years, by then he must have retired and that is why he is spending so much to locate his business in Oyo State and create employment. You will see other things he would be doing from next year. Age is on his side, he has a good pedigree and the people are all there for him’.

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The Story Of Ibadan High Chiefs Who Died Two Months, Two Weeks Before They Could Become King

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-Tunde Ayanda

 

With the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun some days ago, the ‘irukere’, (the horsetail, symbol of authority of Yoruba Obas) has pointed to where it’s going.

 

Without any consultation or appointment, the whole of Ibadanland understand it’s now the turn of High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin.

 

Such is the uniqueness of the Obaship tradition of Ibadan. It is the only kingdom in the world where every true son of Ibadan is a potential king. You don’t have to be a prince, all you need is a selection from your family house as a Mogaji (representative).

 

While the Obaship system and ascension to the coveted throne of Olubadan is unique and predictable, getting to the top of the ladder means a gift of long life for the highest ranking chiefs of the ancient Yorùbá capital city of Oyo State.

Becoming Olubadan is on rotational basis between the two lines of ascension to the throne headed by Ọtun Olubadan (Civil line) and Balogun (Military line). But in recent years, over a decade, there have been two high chiefs and of course, next-in-lines to the throne who never get to the top.

 

 

High Chief S.A. Omiyale (Balogun of Ibadan)

High Chief Sulaimon Adegboyega Omiyale was the Balogun of Ibadan land and next-in-line to Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, the 40th Olubadan who reigned from 11th of August, 2007 to 19th of January, 2016 and died at the age of 101 years.

With Oba Odulana, who succeeded Oba Yinusa Ogundipe Arapasowu 1, as next-in-line from the Civil line, it was supposed to be the turn of High Chief Omiyale, had it been he lived to succeed the aged monarch.

But the Balogun of Ibadan land died on Saturday, 7th November, 2015 at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, at the age of 91.

Two months after his death, the reigning Olubadan, Oba Odulana died on 19th January, 2016.

High Chief Omowale Kuye (Ọtun Olubadan)

High Chief Omowale Kuye was the Ọtun Olubadan, traditional head of the Civil line. With Omiyale’s death, Kuye was a step closer to becoming Olubadan, but he also didn’t live to succeed the monarch.

Kuye, who was a former Director General, Special Duties and later Budget in the Office of the President of Nigeria — under both Alhaji Shehu Shagari and General Olusegun Obasanjo — died on 20th November, 2015; barely two weeks after the demise of Balogun of Ibadan land.

Because of the earlier death of Balogun Omiyale whose line was supposed to produce the next monarch after the reigning Olubadan, High Chief Kuye would’ve become the next Olubadan being the highest ranking of the Olubadan-in-Council, but he also passed on before Oba Odulana.

Additionally, the demise of both Balogun Omiyale and Ọtun Olubadan Kuye, paved the way for the then Otun Balogun, Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, who eventually succeeded Oba Odulana as the 41st Olubadan in 2016. He was also succeeded in 2022 by the recently deceased 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II.

 

Additional report from Tribuneonline

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Tinubu, Daniel, Zulum Top 40 Most Influential Nigerians List

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Professor Babagana Zulum, and Lt.General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) have been named among the 40 influential people in Nigeria in a new book written by journalist and PR consultant, Bode Odeseye.

The 40 Most Influential People in Nigeria listed other eminent Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in different areas of endeavors and have enormous influence in different spheres including politics/governance, democratic ideals/activism, economic, infrastructural and social development, banking and finance, commerce and industry, telecommunications/technology, education, philanthropy, legislative enactment and international relations.

According to the author, a series of assiduous research conducted revealed that these eminent personalities have carved a niche for themselves by breaking boundaries and adding immeasurable values in various areas of endeavors, through milestone achievements and impact on mankind.

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Amidst Controversy, Ibrahim Dende To Celebrate 54th Birthday

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Ibrahim Egungbohun popularly known as ‘IBD Dende’  is 54 today Sunday, March 3, 2024.

 

The celebration comes amid intense scrutiny about the source of  wealth of the socialite whose 50th birthday celebration in March 2020 remains the talk of the town.

 

Dende is presently fighting to save himself from what he termed ‘malicious attack against my personalty’ after an expose from investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo who shed light into his claim to fame, linking it with smuggling and arms dealing.

Soyombo’s reports have magnified quiet talks about Ibrahim Dende to the status of national consciousness.

 

The reports play up assertions that Dende is a legend of the behind-the-scene importation business (smuggling) with top-level collaborators in government quarters.

“The talks were there about Dende but his massive giving dwarfed them” according to those in the know.

Formerly known as a carpenter in Ebute-Igbooro – Yewa North Local Government, Ogun state – Dende hit wealth after he left the trade to embrace the “Freight Forwarding Business” according to those defending accusations of smuggling against him

Married to Lara – an indigene of Ondo state and businesswoman – Dende’s chieftaincy title of the Oluomo of Yewa land ( his wife is the Yeye Oluomo) speaks volumes of how much influence he wields in his base.

Usually celebrated lavishly, even in absentia, those who should know say there are talks about downplaying his birthday celebration this year – to avoid amplifying the allegations raised by Soyombo with a seemingly “I don’t care attitude”.

His friends and fans have, however, started showering him with birthday wishes in a strong show of solidarity.

Away from allegations against him, Dende is officially a licensed clearing and forwarding agent and Chairman of IBD Impex Limited.

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