I’m never afraid to speak truth to power –Olota of Ota

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The Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, and his wife, Olori Oloruntoyin, tell NOAH BANJO about their lives before and after moving to the palace, careers and other issues

about their lives before and after moving to the palace, careers and other issuesI grew up on Ladipo Street, Mushin, Lagos. There used to be an egungun festival— the alado o fesekanle egbe— and it used to be very volatile. It used to be a tense atmosphere, with hoodlums moving about.

As the king, you are deemed to be the father of everybody in your domain. How do you relate with your elderly subjects? The environment in Nigeria is not conducive for learning. That is why students that don’t do well here but excel when they go abroad. I was an average student in Nigeria because beyond the academic factor, there are other things to be considered. One has to fend for oneself and that could impact one’s performance in school. But, in developed countries, the system is so easy and people can work and learn side by side.

 

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May your days be long kabiesi sir. Please go ahead and speak 🗣 and let’s hear sir

Disappointed he wasn't asked about the poor state of the road network within his domain, look at Sango, toll.gate, joju and others...

…why should a suppose Power, be ever in a thought of being afraid or not being afraid, when engaging a fellow Power! …why?

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