Mogajis from the Soun Ruling Houses in Ogbomoso have responded to claims made by a group of individuals describing themselves as Princes of Igbon.
The Mogajis on Tuesday, in a statement signed by five prominent members, namely Mogaji Olawuyi Itabiyi (Aburumaku), Mogaji Sikiru Oyelami (Gbagun), Mogaji Olawale Olaoye (Laoye), Mogaji Oyebamiji Oyedeji (Bolanta) andMogaji Ilufoye Layode (Odunaro) urged the Igbon Princes to accept the “New Order” and let go of old glories.
“The fact remains a New Order is here. We sympathize with the writers of a rejoinder against the Mogajis of the Soun Ruling Houses by the people who described themselves as Princes of Igbon.” the statement reads.
The Mogajis said that Ogbomoso has paid its dues and made significant sacrifices to the sustainability of Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole, and that the city’s history and contributions should be acknowledged.
The statement raises several questions about Igbon’s history and claims, including the location of their original homestead and the succession chart of their kingship.
“Ogbomoso paid its dues and made greater sacrifices to the sustainability of Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole. Without Ogbomoso and Ibadan, the history of Yorubaland would have taken a reprehensible turn and perhaps would have been an extension of the Great Sokoto Empire with Emirs who have allegiance to the Sultan running the land!
“Where is their ancient palace and old houses if truly where they refer to as their Orile today is the original settlement that stood the test of time? Let them avail the public with evidences of their original settlement.” the Mogajis asked.
The Mogajis also pointed out that the Soun of Ogbomoso has long been included in the Obas’ Council in the Western Region, while the Olugbon only gained recognition in 1996.
The Mogajis conclude by advising the Igbon Princes to accept the New Order and focus on creating new glories rather than relying on past accomplishments.
“The Soun has long been included in the Obas’ Council in the Western Region. Olugbon only made an entrance in 1996 through the efforts of late Olugbon Oba Samuel Adegboyega Osunbade.
“We advise the Olugbons of this world to divest themselves of old stories and seek new glories. That will be a profitable adventure than flaunting old accomplishments by their ancestors. What are they able to accomplish themselves? Let’s relate on that basis and seek to outdo one another in a healthy competition.” the statement added.
