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ABEOKUTA – The newly installed Olu of Imasayi, Oba Lukman Ọlalekan Adeleke Kuoye has advised indigent who would not agree with his selection as the new Olu of Imasayi to seek redress in the court of law rather than resorting to protest.
In a recent chat with some journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, Oba Kuoye described the protest embarked by some disgruntled chiefs of the town, as unnecessary, insisting that his emergence as Olu of Imasayi followed due process.
Oba Kuoye urged the people of the ancient town to allow peace to reign and join hands with him to develop the community to an enviable standard.
“I want to tell those behind the protest to choose the path of peace, rather than sponsoring the crisis in the town known for its peaceful environment.
The fact remains that I have more than 95% of the entire populace supporting my installation. If these people know that I’m an alien in Imasayi, why then are they supporting me?”
The monarch stated further that, “If truly in Imasayi, we are interested in taking out the town from the shackles of oppression and under-development; Yes, an Oba has emerged, what we need to do is to come together to develop Imasayi.”
StarTrend Int’l magazine recalls the acceptance speech of Oba Kuoye where he narrated the procedures of his selection in the presence of all stakeholders, Hon Commissioner, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in particular accompanied by notable government officials.
Hear him, “Immediately after the completion of the burial rites of the late Oba Gbadebo Oni, the then constituted Imasayi Regency Council was gazetted and was given three months to conclude the processes of the selection of new Oba, but unfortunately they could not meet up with the three months deadline as stipulated in the gazette and Ogun State Chiefs Law, 2006.
“The Regency Council however wrote to Oyesokun Ruling House at Oke-Ilemo to notify them that according to the Imasayi Chieftaincy Declaration of 1957, it was their turn to produce ‘Omo Oye’ and since then the journey has begun in the family.”
Oba Kuoye disclosed that “Oyesokun Ruling House has eleven Royal families in which about four of the families have presented an Oba one time or the other, and others are yet to produce. The last that was produced from Oyesokun Ruling House was Oba G.B. Olude of blessed memory, (1981-1989).
“The branches of Oyesokun Ruling House are; Olude, Kuoye, Adeniyi, Adeyale, Adenle, Akinbile-Afunku, Olugbeju, Obabiyi, Oniyide, Kalukuona and Adekunte.
“Yewa North Local Government notified the family on 4th March, 2021 for the commencement of the processes and that Oyesokun Ruling House should organise their family meeting within eleven (11) days and the Local Government Council be notified accordingly, so that their officials would be on ground to observe the process.
“Other processes followed and it was conducted successfully with the official support of the security operatives operating in the Local Government Area. And since my emergence as the Olu Imasayi-elect and Certificate of Appointment issued to me, I have been thinking of how to bring everyone onboard to achieving the Imasayi of our dream where all neighbouring towns will be emulating.
“To let my brothers that slugged the title out with me (Prince Opeoluwa Olude and Mr Rahman Ajayi) know that we are one, I put calls across to them to let them know that we are one and should put the development and the interest of our town and people at heart, and forget about what might have transpired during the royal journey.
“Response of my brother (Prince Opeoluwa Olude) to my good gesture was very complimentary while Rahman Ajayi refused to pick my calls, until I sent a text message to him, but he replied thus, “you can only be king in Imasayi if the process that produced you is not fraudulent”. I thank God and the Alales for their support since the beginning of the process till date.
“As an administrator, Social Worker, Rotarian, Unionist – Chairman, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, (ASCSN), NIMC Unit, Ogun State and Patron of some Community Development Associations, my crowing as Olu of Imasayi is an attestation that God deliberately chose me to come and serve this town and use my wealth of experience for the growth of our land.”
Oba Lukman Kuoye commended the people of Imasayi for the opportunity given him to serve them with a view to take the ancient town to greater height
“Distinguished Imasayi indigenes and esteem residents, the era of shenanigans has come and gone, an Oba is now in place, I appeal to each and everyone in the interest of peace and community stability to steer clear of any act that can put the name of our town into disrepute. I believe we all should be partakers in the development of the ancient town.
“Fellow omu ajagidiagbos and residents, àáyá bé sílé, ó bé sí ísé ni o”, Oba Olalekan enthused.
It would be recalled that Oba (Rtn) Kuoye Lukman Olalekan Adeleke, Fcim., Ilufemiloye, Oyesokun V, the Olu of Imasayi-land in Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State was on Thursday, August 26, 2021 presented with the staff of office and instruments by the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Afolabi Afuape.
The new monarch was at the event urged to strive towards the development of Imasayi town, and also work towards the peaceful coexistence amongst the people of the area.
Hon. Afuape also urged the new Olu of Imasayi-land to cooperate with other traditional rulers in Yewaland, especially, Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and members of the Yewa Council of Traditional Rulers.
The Commissioner implored Oba Kuoye to see his ascending the stool of his forefathers as a calling to make sure peace reign in his domain, Yewaland and Ogun State as a whole.
Afuape further advised the monarch to also give his unflinching support to the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State with a view to justifying the confidence reposed in him.
The Ogun State Commissioner equally congratulated the Royal family of Oyesokun, people of the ancient town of Imasayi and Yewaland in general on the successful installation of the new Olu of Imasailand, praying that God in His infinite mercy will continue to guide and protect the monarch and the people of the town.
Earlier in his speech at the event, the new Olu of Imasayi-land, Oba Kuoye Lukman Olalekan expressed his gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and the entire members of Ogun State Executives Council for the love and support given to him and the people of Imasai while he rallied support for the socio-economic development of the ancient town.
His words, “I want to especially appreciate our indefatigable Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Executive Council members, especially Hon. Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, the Host Commissioner – Alhaji Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi, Commissioner for Housing and the Co-Host Commissioners, Forestry, Budget & Planning and Tourism.
These illustrious sons of Ogun West had indeed proven their worth as Ogun West Senatorial District Ambassadors in the State Executive Council. I thank you all for standing firm for what you believed in. May Almighty God grant you all your heart desires in your future political endeavours.
Oba Kuoye also thanked the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, who according to him has been supervising this ancient town during the interregnum, saying, “My prayer to Oba Olugbenle is to strengthen him, in order to do more for the entire Yewaland as the head of the traditional institution. May almighty God reciprocate your good gestures in folds.
“I can’t forget Chief Asiwaju of Yewaland, Emeritus Professor, A.I Asiwaju, who have proven his worth as the Asiwaju of Yewaland, because I remembered vividly that in one of my visitations, I eavesdropped when he was asked if he’s from Imasayi, but he replied in affirmative that Yes.
“As the Asiwaju of Yewaland, sir, you are virtually from all Yewa towns in Ogun State and everywhere. May God spare Baba Asiwaju’s life for us.
“Permit me to also recognise my brother – Chief Akeem Adigun, Don Kim (SOCOPAO) for your love for Imasayi and prayer and moral support. Sir, you have once again proven that you are true son of Yewaland, May the Almighty Allah reward you immeasurably and give you long life to reap the fruits of your hard earned labour.”
The new Olu of Imasai stated further that as the custodian of Imasayi tradition, culture and administration, distinguished Imasayi indigenes within and in the diaspora shall be involved in the total development of the town, while he assured them of his commitment to the progress of Imasayi town, saying “The unblemished track records of my performance where I have worked, both in the private and public sectors shall be brought to bear for the progress of the town.”
Oba Lukman Olalekan Kuoye was born on April 18, 1970 at Ado-Odo to the family of Kuoye of Imasayi in Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State.
He had his educational pursuit at U.A.M.C. School (Eleja), Ado-Odo (1973 – 1979), High School, Ado-Odo (1979 – 1984), St. Stephens Commercial, now Comprehensive (1987 – 1988), Ado-Odo High School, Ado-Odo (2000 – 2002), Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State (2002 – 2008), Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos State (2008 – 2011), Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State (2014), National Computer Science Academy (CS-396 Office) and Cyprus International University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
His academic qualifications include PhD in Public Health Management (in view), Diploma in Computer (2014), Master, Social Works (2011), Bsc Sociology – Second Class Lower (2008), Diploma, Social Work Administration – Upper Class (2002), West Africa Examination Council, WAEC (1988), West Africa Examination Council, WAEC (1984) and First School Leaving Certificate, FSLC 1979.
His passion for capturing development, team work spirit and analytical skills, ability to work under pressure with little, or no supervision, computer literate, high level of interpersonal relation skills, easy environmental adaptability, high motivated enthusiastic to learn and diligent at work before he ascended the stool earned him various positions.
They include Manager: National Identity management l Commission, NIMC (2011 – 2013), Project Director: Emerging Communities Development Initiatives, ECDI, NGO (2011), Social Worker: Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State (2008 – 2011) Special Assistant, (Governor’s Liaison Officer GLO), Ogun State Government (2007) and Secretary: Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government (2006 – 2007).
Also Vice Chairman – Transition Committee, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government (2006), Supervisor -Special Duties, Ado-Odo/Ota L.G. (2004 – 2007), Vice Chairman/Supervisor – Community Development and Social, Welfare Ado-Odo Local Government, Ota, Ogun State (2006 – Till Date), Chief Executive Officer – Lekanlong Global Investment Nig. Limited (1992 – 2004), Commercial Manager – Agbeke Commercial Limited (1984 – 1985), Supervisor: Empty Goods Store (EGS) and Associated Breweries Company Ltd. (now Vitamalt Plc), Agbara, Ogun State.
He’s affiliated with many professional bodies, which include National Association of Social Workers (NASOW), Ogun State Chapter – Auditor, Association of Medical Social Workers (AMSWON) – Member, Nigeria Association of Social Workers Educators Member (NASWE) – Member and Certified Institute of Management – Fellow.
Oba Kuoye’s personal skills and attributes is ability to work with or no supervision under pressure; excellent communication and highly developed inter personal skill; confidentiality management as a key professional ethic in social work practice; strict adherent to the principles and ethnic of social work practices; ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary team and self motivated and target oriented.
His social responsibilities are Convener – Ado-Odo Social Political and Economic Summit (2019 – date), Past President – Rotary Club of Atan-Ota (2017 – 2018), Chairman – Lagos State University Post Graduate Students Association, Sociology Department (2009 – 2011), Chairman – Lagos State University, Sociology Department Electoral Committee (2005), Patron – Ado-Odo Area Community Development Council, ACDC (2013 – date), Life Patron – Oredayo Estate Community Development Association, OECDA (2006 – date), Asiwaju Adeen – Morikaz Ado-Odo, Ogun State (2008 – date) and was installed 2nd Aare of Imasayi kingdom, Imasayi in 2005.
Also, his political activities include Liberal Convention Party (LP) – Ado-odo/Ota Youth Leader (1998), National Conscience Party of Nigeria (NCPN) – LG Youth Leader (1997), United Nigeria Congress Party, UNCP – Youth Leader (1998), New Era Alliance (NERA) Youth Leader (1999), Peoples Democratic Party, PDP – Member/Convener Youth Council, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP – Ado-Odo / Ota LG, Leader and Collegiate (2008-2011), Leadership Council, Secretary (2006), National Convention Planning Committee – Peoples Democratic Party – Member (2019) and All Progressive Congress (APC) – Leader.
Oba Kuoye has been bestowed with various awards, honours and recognitions such as Gratitude Award, Liberation Academy School, Oke – Padre Ado-Odo, Ogun State (2015), Merit Award, Royal Academy Schools, Oke Oyinbo, Ado-Odo, Ogun State (2015) and Best Contributor to Great Knowledge Academy (A subsidiary Sports Development of Great Knowledge Computers) Oredayo Estates, Ado-Odo, Ogun State (2012).
Others are Asiwaju Adeen by Morikaz – Uloom, Ado- Odo, Ado-Odo (2008), Recognition Award from Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria and Overseas, Ado – Odo Branch (2026), Motivator Award, Orisunmbare Community in Aworiland, Association, Ijoko, Ogun State (2006) and Best Vice Chairman in Aworiland (Lagos State and Ogun States) by G.B.A Communications Limited, Lagos State (2005).
Also Elis Award Nigeria Universities Education Students (Education legend Association (NUESA) Lagos State University, Award), Ojo, Lagos, (2005), Award of Excellence from Ansar-Ud-Deen Golden Sisters, Owode Yewa, Ogun State. (2005), Excellence Award by Kings Youth Carnival Association, Ado-Odo, Ogun State (2004), Certificate of Speaker House of Representatives Unity Honour CUP/GRASOF, in recognition and appreciation of your contributions to the grassroots sports development (2004), Grand Award For Nigeria Sociological and Anthropological Humanities Excellence Students Association, Lagos State University Chapter, Ojo, Lagos State (2004) and Special Community Ogun State Technician Association (OSTAN), Award Ado-Odo Branch (2013).
The Olu of Imasayi has attended many workshops, conference and training which include 35th Annual General Meeting/Conference of Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASOW) with the Theme: Social Regulatory Framework: A Pathway to Promoting Effective Relationships at the House of Chiefs, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State. (15th- 22nd Nov., 2019), 34th Annual General Meeting/Conference of Nigeria Association of Social Workers, NASOW. Theme: Community and Environmental Sustainability, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ilorin, Kwara State.(14th 17th November 2028).
Others are Rotary International Convention, Atlanta Georgia, USA (10th-14th June, 2021), Rotary Leadership Institute Part II, Ikeja, Lagos (9th June, 2018), Grant Management, Ikeja, Lagos (5th June, 2018), The Effects of Kidnaping in the Development of Nigeria, Abeokuta, Ogun State (10th-13th May, 2018) and Rotary Leadership Institute Part 1 – Ikeja, Lagos (21st-24th April, 2018),
He’s also at the Road to Effective Club Management – Lekki, Victoria Island, Lagos (12th – 14th April, 2018), The Leadership Role of Rotary Presidents Lekki, Victoria Island, Lagos (15th-17th March, 2018), The Bitter Truth About Gender-based Violence and Jungle Justice: The Way forward – Abeokuta, Ogun State (10th-13th May, 2017), District Training Assembly (ASCON), Topo, Badagry, Lagos.(6th-7th April, 2017) and 32nd Annual General NASOW Meeting/Conference, Abeokuta, Ogun State (22nd- 25th Nov., 2016),
Others are Induction and Orientation Seminar for – New NIMC Staff by Smeep Consultancy Services FCT, Abuja (18th – 20th Oct., 2013), Preparing our Youth for Leadership, Series 1, Political Academy, POLA, Sagamu, Ogun State, Ogun State. (29th – 31st May, 2013), The Role of Social Work Educators (NASWE), University of Ibadan, Oyo State (9th — 11th Nov., 2011), Association of MedicalWorker or Nigeria Amsow Social Workers in a Developing Economy, Abeokuta, Ogun State (24th-28th, Oct., – 2011) and Workshop for Stakeholders On Registration/Validation Of Voters Register, Abeokuta, Ogun State (29th – 31st Aug., 2006),
Also Stakeholder Summit on State Regional Plan (2005 -2025) Abeokuta, Ogun State (29th – 31st Aug., 2006), Grassroots Leadership Perception, Participation and Patronage, Case Study of PDP, Ogun State (17th – 18th May, 2006), Strategies for Curtailing Electoral Malpractices Abeokuta, Ogun State (2nd March, 2006) and Seminar for Political Operatives in Ogun State Local Government by Bonafidea Nig. Ltd. Lagos – Gateway Hotel Ota, Ogun State (20th – 21st Sept., 2005).
He had also participated in the National Summit on Boundary Dispute in Nigeria: Prediction, Management and resolutions by House of Representatives, FCT Abuja , (26th – 27th April, 2005), International Workshop on Urban Development Spain, Barcelona (14th – 17th March, 2005), Towards Accelerated Development of the Grassroots: Challenges to Political Office Holders and senior Public Servants, Ibadan, Oyo State. (25th -27th Aug., 2004) and Financial Prudent & Accountability for the Political Office Holders in Ogun State, Abeokuta (23rd April, 2004).
His community services include Patron, Ado – Odo Area CDC Life Patron, Oredayo Estate CDA, Oke-Padre, Ado – Odo, Member, Add-Odo Development Foundation, Member, Life is Fun Foundation, Member: Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado-Odo, Think Tank, Steering Committee Member, Stephens Commercial now Comprehension High School, Ado-Odo Old Students Association (84) and Member, Oluaso Day Planning Committee, Imasayi, Patron, Kuoye House (Red House).
Christ Church School, Imasayi, Annual Inter House, Single handedly sponsored an additional Area CDC for Imasayi, Vice President, Progressive Elite Club of Ado-Odo, President, Rotary Club of Atan Ota, D9110, 2018 – 2019, Charter President, Rotary Club of Ado-Odo, D9110, 2019 – 2020, Opportunities President, Rotary Club of Ado-Odo, D9110, 2020 – 2021, Convener: Ado-Odo Socioeconomic and Political Summit,
Oba Lukman Olalekan Kuyebi whose hobbies include Travelling, Cracking Jokes and Community Services is married to Alhaja Fasilat Bankole-Kuoye (of blessed memory), Alhaja Serifat Fowosere-Kuoye and Hadjia Rasheedah Taiwo-Kuoye and the union is blessed with lovely children.
