The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s statesmanship and legacies will endure for many years after his generation.
Oba Makama, who noted that God has blessed the former President with a healthy long life, recalled that he (Obasanjo) explored his position as military Head of State and civilian president to unite the country.
The Osun monarch, who made these remarks when he received Obasanjo and his entourage at his palace in Kuta, stated: “Whether we like it or not, he has never been intimidated not to pass his messages and take a walk off the podium. And if you study his views with a broad mind, you are bound to pick invaluable points therein because he doesn’t speak for the sake of it. He does this with intellectual depth, passion and, above all, patriotism.”
In his response, Obasanjo lauded the Olowu of Kuta Kingdom for bequeathing a world-class palace to the ancient Owu Kuta and commended him for showcasing and promoting core Yoruba culture in his domain and beyond.
The former president, who holds the traditional title of Balogun Owu, charged the Kuta elite to rally around the monarch in all ways and ensure the beautiful palace standard is maintained.
