2023: Prioritise peace to foster meaningful development, traditional ruler tells politicians

Joseph Toriola, the Ajibise Ogo I, traditional ruler of Modakeke in Osun state, has advised politicians to focus on promoting sustainable development.

According to a statement by Adedayo Ojo of the palace media committee, the traditional ruler said this during a briefing over the weekend.

He said the palace will not endorse candidates for the 2023 general election, adding that politicians should ensure they remember that the essence of running for office is service to the people.

Toriola also said prayers would be offered for persons in positions of governance, adding that politicians whose area involves Modakeke should channel development projects to the area.

“I am a father to all irrespective of the party or affiliation. Our primary interest is the improvement of quality of life,” he was quoted as saying.

“We are grateful for the extension of the dividends of democracy to our community by the way of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Famia road, among other projects, by the focused and result-oriented administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

“Neither the palace nor myself have any favourite among the political  parties or politicians. All members and residents of the community are my children. I will continue to pray to almighty God to make all our politicians vessels of attraction of development to our community.

“The political class in our community should always think of how to sustain peace as it is where peace resides that there can be meaningful development.”