The Otun Akile of Remoland and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has extended formal felicitations to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, and all sons and daughters of Remoland on the occasion of the 2nd Remo Day Celebration, described the event as a significant affirmation of Remo heritage, unity, and progress.

In a goodwill message to mark the celebration, Aare Emmanuelking noted that Remo Day reflects the resilience, cultural pride, and collective aspiration of the Remo people, whose unity continues to drive sustainable growth and communal advancement.

He commended His Royal Majesty for his visionary leadership and praised the traditional institution’s stabilising role in promoting peace, cultural continuity, and good governance across Remoland.

Aare Emmanuelking also acknowledged the presence of the Executive Governor of Ogun State at the celebration, describing it as a demonstration of solidarity with the Remo people. He saluted the Governor’s purposeful leadership and commitment to good governance, noting the positive impact of his administration’s development policies across the state.

According to him, Remo Day transcends ceremony, serving as a symbolic homecoming that honours the sacrifices of the forebears while strengthening unity and shared responsibility for development.

He further applauded the contributions of Remo indigenes at home and in the diaspora, whose enterprise and collaboration continue to position Remoland as a centre of economic vitality and social harmony.

“As a proud son of Remoland, I am inspired by the unity and sense of purpose that define our people,” he stated, adding that the celebration should further deepen cohesion and accelerate sustainable development.

On behalf of his family, the Board of Directors, and the Management of Adron Group, he wished His Royal Majesty and all Remo sons and daughters a successful and memorable Remo Day celebration.

He concluded with prayers for the continued peace, prosperity, and development of Remoland and Ogun State, reaffirming his loyalty and commitment to the land and its people.

Political leaders, diplomats, and civil society figures from across Africa and Europe convened in Palma de Mallorca on 21 November 2025 for the Clevenard 2025 Seminar and Panel Discussion Forum, where individuals shaping global leadership and development agendas were recognised for their impact.

Mrs. Neo Jane Masisi, former First Lady of Botswana and a former senior United Nations official, received the Women’s Empowerment & Global Social Development Leadership Award for her long-standing efforts to advance gender equity and social development in Botswana and across Africa—areas increasingly viewed as central to sustainable economic growth and political stability.

Ayoola Lawal, a leading figure in African diaspora engagement and former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, was awarded the Global Impact Leadership & Diaspora Award. His work has focused on strengthening diaspora participation in governance, development financing, and transnational collaboration across Africa and Europe.

The forum also honoured Hon. Charles Gaëtan Xavier-Luc Duval, former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Finance of Mauritius, with a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising decades of leadership in public finance, economic reform, and regional development.

Additional recognitions were given to Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and Senator Linda Nxumalo of Eswatini, for their contributions to diplomacy, governance, and international development at a time of heightened global complexity.

Held at Calle Manacor 156 in Palma de Mallorca, the Clevenard 2025 Forum served as a platform for examining how leadership, inclusion, and cross-border cooperation can address persistent global challenges—from gender inequality to sustainable development—underscoring the growing role of values-driven leadership in shaping global outcomes.

the battle for the soul of Osun State gathers momentum, the Ataoja’s open declaration of support for Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has thrown other political parties in the state into massive confusion.

During the recent constituency tours across Osun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Laroye II, openly endorsed Aregbesola and the African Democratic Congress as the state prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The 21st Ataoja and paramount ruler of Osogbo, Oba Oyetunji, made this declaration during a courtesy visit to his palace in Osogbo as the ADC rounded off its constituency tour.

Oba Oyetunji spared no words as he emotionally affirmed his loyalty, saying he would follow and support Aregbesola wherever he goes.

“Your coming to Osogbo today is symbolic. I had not heard that you adopted a new party until now. Your open declaration, along with the people who followed you, means the whole of Osogbo will stand behind you. No one will see me without seeing Aregbe, and whenever you see Aregbe, you will certainly see me.

“Aregbesola’s journey this time is different because he has come with a renewed commitment to work for the betterment of the people of Osun. He is one man I respect greatly because, when some naysayers mounted pressure on him to dethrone me, he refused to listen.

“We are not ingrates in Osogbo. Osogbo is always united when it comes to politics. I am for Aregbesola. I will never leave him. Wherever he goes, we shall follow.”

According to multiple sources, this declaration has thrown opposition parties into complete disarray, considering the weight and influence the revered monarch commands among the Council of Kings in Osun State.

A fearless and straightforward ruler, Oba Oyetunji explained that his decision to support the leader of the Omoluabi ethos in Nigeria stems from the need to return Osun to a system of governance where social welfare and human capital development take preeminence.

A source, who pleaded anonymity, said:“For a First Class Oba like the Ataoja of Osogbo to openly declare support for any party or individual outside the ruling party means a lot. He was unapologetic about it. That speaks volumes.

“And as you can see, no one has dared to challenge him. The opposition is afraid to speak out because they have seen the handwriting on the wall. It will not be business as usual in Osun. The state is ready for a progressive government, a government that prioritises social welfare and human capital development.”