Oba Makama Tasks Fellow Traditional Rulers On Preservation Of Culture, Tradition

Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammeed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, has urged traditional rulers to stay on the course of their mandate as the custodian of culture and tradition.

Speaking at a Ramadan Lecture held in his palace on Saturday, Oba Makama maintained that traditional rulers are the symbol of culture and tradition within their area of jurisdiction.

According to him, “The certificate of our office says we are to champion culture and tradition of our people, and anything outside that is going beyond the mandate.

“No traditional rulers are crowned in the church or mosque. We are to adhere strictly to and ensure that our cultural heritage and tradition are promoted.

“Any traditional ruler that wants to champion religion should either go to Jerusalem in case of a Christian or Saudi Arabia for a Muslim,” he added.

Earlier, the guest lecturer, Sheikh Ibrahim Arowona Annakeb, while expatiating on the topic of the lecture ‘Love’ , said love is the embodiment of everything.

He, however, enjoined Muslim faithful at the lecture to love one another, which, according to him, is very important.

He said: “Love is very crucial. If you don’t revere God, how will you love a fellow human being?” he asked.

Continuing, he said; “If you don’t love someone, it will be very difficult for you to remember such fellow in case there’s any opportunities,” he added.

Oba Makama also used the opportunity to share foodstuffs and other items to the people who thronged the area.

The lecture, which also featured the distribution of foodstuffs and groceries to the poor and less-privileged, witnessed a large turnout.

An indigene of Kuta in Osun State, who was excited about the gesture, said Oba Makama has made it an annual event to take care of the widows, orphans, and less-privileged.

The monarch also used the opportunity to call on government at all levels to always remember the poor, especially during the Ramadan fasting.

Also, speaking at the event, a former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, said he was excited that the theme of the lecture, which was ‘Love’, was seen among the Obas around the host of the event, Oba Makama.

Adebayo said; ” I have been hearing Ramadan Lecture for quite sometimes now, but what was demonstrated here today with Oba Makama and his traditional ruler-friends who came from far and near to celebrate with him is unique. It shows that true love exists here.”