The Idere Descendants’ Vanguard has described the foremost philanthropist and political heavyweight, Dr. Olusola Ayandele as the pride of Idere community on the occasion of his birthday on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024.

The group extolled Dr. Olusola Ayandele, who is also the Asiwaju of Idere Land, in a statement issued and jointly signed by Dr. Eyitayo Olagbenro, Oluseun Ogunlana and Olugbenga Omotayo, IDV President, General Secretary and Public Relations Officer respectively.

Dr. Olusola Ayandele, popularly known as Eruobodo was an aspirant under the platform of APC in the 2015 Oyo State governorship election and the senatorial aspirant under the same platform in 2023 Oyo South senatorial election.

Celebrating Eruobodo, IDV expressed pride over his contributions to numerous activities of the group which aimed at developing Idere community and the empowerment of the people in the community.

IDV stated that the decision of Onidere of Idere Land, Oba Kingsley Oyelami Aderoju Onikola and his chiefs that saw to the conferment of chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Idere Land on Dr. Ayandele was a wise one, noting that it was a deserving honour for the strides of his acts of philanthropy.

The group also said that Dr. Ayandele’s life has been marked with great impacts in the community and, therefore, pledged to commit itself to the community development that the sexagenarian lived all his life to prioritize.

Read IDV statement in full:

“IDV Celebrates Eruobodo On 63rd Birthday

“The leadership of Idere Descendants’ Vanguard has congratulated the Asiwaju of Idere Land, Dr. Olusola Ayandele, popularly known as Eruobodo on his birthday.

“The foremost philanthropist and political doyen clocks 61 on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2023.

“Expressing goodwill to Dr Olusola Ayandele, IDV described him as a pride of Idere land and commended his enormous contributions to the development of the community.

“IDV noted that the Asiwaju of Idere land is living a life that is notably known for great impacts in the community, adding that this rare attribute of Dr. Ayandele behoves all dutiful and well-meaning indigenes to celebrate him on this milestone.

“IDV also believes that the conferment of Asiwaju of Idere Land chieftaincy title on Dr. Ayandele by Onidere of Idere Land, Oba Kingsley Oyelami Aderoju Onikola was a right decision and that Dr. Ayandele is qualified of the honour.

“The socio-cultural group also leveraged on the celebration of the technocrat to appreciate his love, support and free will towards the sustainability of the popular Idere Agbajo Festival which has become a famous festival in Ibarapa and beyond.

“As he celebrates his birthday, IDV also assured Dr. Ayandele of continuous belief in the advancement and development of Idere, the same cause that Eruobodo has lived all his life to believe in and that he continues to pursue till date.

“IDV prayed for sound health, renewed strength, eternal joy, and the spirit to continue in building capacities and developing the community. It also wished that Almighty God will bring his heartfelt wishes to earnest manifestation.”

-SAFE OUR JERUSALEM FROM UNREPENTANT ROBBERS- OUR EVER-PEACEFUL ERUWA IS NO LONGER SAFE!

Dear Oyo State Government,

It is with great delight that I am writing this letter to you as a concerned son of Ojoko kingdom, one who wants a safe, secure and great future for the good people of Eruwaland and Oyo State. Mr. Governor and Rt. Honourable Speaker, I most humbly and respectfully request to trespass into your already crowded schedules asking that you kindly grant me audience in my humble attempt to bring to your notice the need to act drastically on the safety and security of the lives and properties of the good people of Eruwaland.

Far away from the centre of excellence and aquatic splendour obeying the clarion call, over the past two weeks calls and messages have kept popping in drawing my attention to the incessant robbery cases in Eruwa. This is absurd and disheartening as it has never been this bad in the history of our Fatherland. Can we say the economic meltdown is the rationale behind this or do the evildoers choose the evil path they choose to capitalize on? Many questions running through my mind without tangible answers!

I strongly believe the Oyo State Government like every other government’s sole responsibility is to save lives and properties as enshrined in Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 constitution (as amended), which clearly states that “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government, and the participation by the people in their government shall be ensured by the provisions of this constitution.”

Our dear Government, both students and indigenes of our dear Father’s Land can no longer sleep with any of their eyes closed not to talk of one. They now have to sleep with a cutlass, matchet etc. in their hands. The most unfortunate part is the back-to-back robbery cases happening during the day and at night.

Sadly, the patience of our peaceful and loving individuals has been tested. They are left with no option but to save themselves through self-defence, You will agree with me this is neither safe nor sufficient to challenge armed robbers.

Dear Governor Seyi Makinde and Rt. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin it’s high time you take this matter as a case of urgent attention. The Vigilante Van should be fueled adequately and other security personnel should be motivated monetarily. The Area Command should also deploy more police officers. It won’t be a bad idea if Operation Burst takes centre stage as those criminals remain adamant.

Subsequently, to avert the reoccurrence of all these ugly incidences, Each area span should be mounted by fully equipped security personnel entrusted to protect his assigned domain. Such security should also be compensated with good incentives when due.

I would hope you would agree we share a mutual love for Eruwa and its wellbeing. I sincerely hope you read this letter in the spirit in which it is written. A spirit of genuine concern for our community. While anticipating a responsive action on the above, I hope that you will give this letter your utmost attention and consideration because a stitch in time saves nine.

Comrade Oluwafemi Ogunshola O. is a writer, a student activist and he is an indigene of Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government, Oyo State.

comradefemi11@gmail.com