After kings and traditional chiefs were brought in to put an end to the dispute between Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state and Singer Yinka Ayefele, the governor has promised to help rebuild his Music House which was partly demolished recently.
The governor made this promise at the 90th birthday celebration of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, which was held at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan.
Vanguard reports that Ajimobi pledged the state government’s commitment to assist the renowned gospel singer in rebuilding the demolished building and also give necessary logistics, adding that Ayefele had held a peace talk with him while he visited him in his office.
He said: “I thank God for the life of the Olubadan for clocking 90 years because he is my father. I pray that the ancient city of Ibadan will witness more development during his reign.
“I want to say that the imbroglio between the state government and Yinka Ayefele over the demolition of his Music House has been resolved. And I pledge the government’s commitment to assist him.”
The 90th birthday celebration of the Olubadan was held at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan, UI.
Also, the event brought together, Ajimobi, Ladoja and Alao-Akala. Ladoja, the Osi Olubadan, who had long been at loggerheads with Ajimobi over the leadership of the state and the recent Ibadan chieftaincy review carried out by the incumbent governor, was seen embracing the governor in a joyous mood.
The event attracted the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom, Oba Obateru Akinruntan; Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola, and General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Mechanised Division of the Nigerian Army , Major General Chukwudili Azinta represented by Brig-Gen. Soyele.
