•Oba ONIBA EKUN (Jafo Authority) Reveals
Whatever ever a man is destined to be in life, he would definitely be no matter the challenges and obstacles in life. This explains the jounrey of HRM Oba Suleiman Raji Ashade Oba Oniba Ekun. He had a grass to grace story which will remain an inspiration to many in the society. He had a very humble beginning before becming a transport Unionist and Chairman of Nagari Makowa Motorcycle (NNAMORA) Lagos State chapte an affiliate of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for years. Nobody knew he was still destined to become a first class king in Lagos, though the family lone of the King HRM Oba Suleiman Raji Adesina popularly known as Oba Jafo Authority had to go through a legal tussle to establish their Idowu Balogun family as bonafide family branch entitled to the Onibal stool. He eventually ascended the throne of his forefathers. And ever since, he has brought all the glitz and glamour that were parts of his life as a transporter and hotelier to the throne.
Jafo Authority as he is fondly called is one King that steps out in grandstyle to every events and partes he attends. He always steals shows, not just with his dress sense, but also with his gold chains, and many a list Yoruba musicians sings his praises all the time.
There is also one particular thing that stands this king out, from so many other kings. His nature of giving and caring for the needy in the society. He has touched many lives positively and he is so loved amongst his people. The way, he is loved and highly respected, many concluded, he has reigned for decades, within a short period, he has impacted so many lives. He was appointed as the new Oniba of Iba, following the demise of Oba Goriola Yishau Oseni, who went to join his ancestors in May, 2020. The late monarch reigned for 45 years he ascended the throne of his forefathers at age 31 yrs.
Just few days ago, HRM Oba Dr. Suleiman Raji Adesina (Jafo Authority) held a mega Rally to support Asiwaju Ahmed and Shetima presidential ambition, also Sanwolu and Hamzat 2nd term bid as Governor of Lagos State. Jafo Authority opened up on why he is so passionate about Bola Ahmed Tinubu, what he represent in his ife. How he met him in 1989 and transformed his life for good. He also opened up on his 41 years relationship with MC Oluomo.
Why did you organise this rally for Tinubu?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a man of the people. He is someone that will render help to you, without even known your parents. He has been of great help to me. He is a father to many. That am here today, it is because of him. He is always therefor us. I have known him since 1989. I started following him, as a smal boy. Whatever I am today, he is responsible for it, and this is one of the reasons I came out to support him with everything. This is the little we can do to show appreciation for everything he has been doing. I started following as a son since 1989. I can’t say because am a King today, I am too big to come out and support. He has done so much for me and kingdom I rule and that is why I am always happy when I see positive things happening to him. He is a great man that has helped so many in the society. If my family is benefitting anything from one today, it is all thanks to Asiwaju, without him, I would have been nothing, so I will support him with anything I have without even looking back.
Can you take us through your journey in life and why you enjoy giving back to the society?
I have been through a lot in life as a young boy before I met Asiwaju, I have done menial jobs like labourer, I have done bus conductor I was once an Okada rider, bus driver, I have done labourer job at sites, just name it, I did so many odd jobs to survive in life. I understand in life, that things are not easy, having gone through so much in life, and that is why I enjoy giving back, and helping people going through things in life.
When I was doing all that I know what I went through, so since God has blessed me, why can’t I bless people too. I never knew or believe I will become a King in life, because my father have many children so I didn’t know, I will become a King. I was chosen in Ogun State to become a King but they said know, I have to become a King here so it’s the grace of God that played out for me, and I am indeed grateful for everything. It is not like am perfect, but it’s God’s blessing and mercy, and I will forever remain grateful to God Almighty to God and am also very grateful to my people for believing me. I pray God’s mercy will continue to speak for you and your entire household. I will also like to use this opportunity to plead to people to vote for APC come 2023 and I know we will all not regret it.
How long have you known M.C Oluomo?
We have been together since 1981 we started our friendship from Isolo we were children then, and the position I am today, I got it through MC Oluomo, we have been together for so long, and there’s nothing that can come between us. Don’t forget we are both Awori’s in Lagos State. I was really happy when I saw the turn out of people, am indeed very impress and I pray God Almighty will honour everyone of them.
You will be surprise to hear that this massive crowd you are seeing today didn’t collect money from me. They just came out to show their love and loyalty to us. I honestly can’t express how happy I am and I pray God almighty will bless everyone of them. I and MC Oluomo are brothers and I will always hold him very dear to my heart. He is one man I don’t joke with, I love and respect him a lot.
–BIODUN ALAO
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