Abejide hails Oba Yoruba Kano on emergence as vice chairman of Northern Yoruba Obas Council

A member of the House of Representatives for Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency, Hon. Leke Abejide, has extended warm congratulations to Oba Yoruba Kano, Dr. Muritala Alimi Otisese, on his election as Vice Chairman of the Council of Yoruba Obas in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Abejide described the election, held during the recent Council Congress in Zaria, Kaduna State, as a testament to Oba Yoruba Kano’s exceptional leadership and dedication to the Yoruba community in Kano and beyond.

“His tireless efforts in fostering unity and promoting the cultural heritage of Yorubas across the north have been instrumental in earning this esteemed position,” the lawmaker, who also serves as the Asiwaju Yoruba Kano, said.

Abejide lauded the monarch’s steadfast commitment to strengthening ties among the Yoruba people and ensuring their growth and representation in northern Nigeria.

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“His impactful leadership has resonated deeply within the Yoruba community in Kano, inspiring trust and respect that now extends to the broader northern region.

“As the Asiwaju Yoruba Kano, I am honoured to celebrate this milestone with you, Kabiyesi. Your visionary leadership and unrelenting dedication to the welfare of Yorubas have set an exemplary standard for all leaders. I am confident that your tenure as Vice Chairman will bring further progress and unity among Yorubas in the north,” Abejide remarked.

The lawmaker also pledged his unwavering support and commitment to working with the Vice Chairman to advance the Yoruba nation’s interests.

“Together, under your leadership, we will strive to ensure that the Yoruba people in Kano and across the northern region continue to flourish and benefit from stronger representation and cultural preservation,” he added.

In addition, Abejide extended his felicitations to the newly elected Chairman of the Council of Obas in the 19 Northern States and the Council members, wishing them success in their leadership roles.