By Bilesanmi Abayomi
The Baba Oba Alaashe Prince Rasak-Odunsi Eshinlokun and Adoyi-Alashe family members have commended Alaashe Oke Alo Oba elect, HRM Oba Abeeb Adesina Akolawole Adoyi-Alashe Faronbi, Eringoke Alo 1, over his patience and generosity, among others.
Prince Rasak-Odunsi Eshinlokun poured encomiums on Oba elect during the annual end-of-the-year get-together of the family at the Faronbi palace annex, Isolo, Lagos, on January 1.
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Addressing a gathering, he said, “Patience is a virtue.” Do not be deceived; don’t let them deceive you. We all know where we’re going: “The Alaase family is a big family; the Lord has directed you all; do not be misled.”
He noted that the crown is for the family; it had been given to them, and he prayed that it won’t fall off the family’s Oba Abeeb Faronbi head.
“The Lord will not put you to shame. Whatever you lay your hands upon shall prosper. The Lord, who has gathered this family, will not scatter it,” he prayed.
Reacting, an elated Oba Faronbi thanked all the family members from the three branches for honoring the invitation.
While congratulating them on their successful New Year’s crossover, I prayed they would witness many more blessings in wealth, children, and good health.
“You’ve said it all; I’m so glad to see us all in this end-of-year get-together as it is done yearly. As you’ve prayed, by this time next year I’ll have been crowned. Next year’s end of the year party will be done at the palace at Oke Alo by the grace of God.”
Oba Alaashe specially thanked Prince Rasak-Odunsi Eshinlokun and three branches of the family for their unwavering support.
According to him, “There’s a Yoruba proverb that says that for a king to be crowned, there must be an antagonist.”
Explaining the progress recorded on Oke Alo’s new Obaship stool, he said, “Approval has been sent out; the people that needed to be notified have been notified; let whoever is angry continue being angry. The title has been approved by the government; it’s just that I can’t wear the crown yet. The government is aware; my picture will be snapped and posted on Facebook. That’s how I’ have been dressing; did I just place number plates on my vehicles? Aren’t those government-approved number plates? It has been registered; even the Oba title has been registered. Then what is the problem? Why not go to other places? Why is it this one that you’re interested in?
“Go get your dancing shoes and get ready because we could be called anytime. The government’s call is usually sudden,” he said.
“I have forgiven everyone for fighting over money. We should always exercise patience with one another when it has to do with money. There may be a reason why a particular person’s money is more than another person’s.”
Earlier, special traditional prayers were offered by Ifade to Oba Faronbi for promoting unity, peace, and the collective progress of the royal family.
Suilamon Arubo, Jamiu Arugbo, Jamila Faronbi, and Oluwo Egbe were among the family members who prayed and reaffirmed their unflinching support for the monarch.
The Baba Oba Alaashe, Prince Rasak Abiodun Odunsi-Eshinlokun and wife, Ashiwaju-Alashe, high chief Olushola Coker, otunba Isiaka Bola-Arubo, Suilamon Arubo, Jamiu Arugbo, Jamila Faronbi, and members of the three branches of the Adoyi-Alashe royal family of Lagos were among the guests.
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