The Obaro of Kabbaland who doubles as the Chairman, Okun Traditional council, HRM Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi made this known on Sunday evening at his palace when he received the former Kogi West Senator and his entourage who were at his palace to felicitate with him over his ascension to the throne.
Oba Owoniyi said the entire Okemeta unanimously took the decision to back Adeyemi's ambition because of his antecedent and unprecedented contributions to the communities.
Aside Adeyemi, Owoniyi also said the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Kolawole Matthew ambition along with other All Progressive Congress Candidates ambitions has received their backing.
"I didnt take the decision alone. The entire Okemeta unanimously endorsed Smart Adeyemi because we see him as our son. We've also decided to aligned with the party at the central. We have previewed candidates from the major parties and have decided to back APC candidates because APC picked the best candidates for various positions.
" Senator Smart Adeyemi and other candidates of the APC are people of honour to the community and we are proud of them.
"We have no apology for our decision. We are reasonable and educated people and we must make the best choice for our communities."
Oba Owoniyi also said the traditional institutions in Okunland has made a choice for tbe various position, and in a couple of days will made known their preferred candidates but said he won't let it out yet despite been the chairman of the traditional council.
Senator Adeyemi had earlier promised to work with the traditional institutions in Kogi West to attract dividend of democracy to to their domain when elected.
"Whatever is due Kabbaland will be done. I will do whatever it takes to get whatever is due for Kabba, Okunland and Kogi West in general."
Before the Obaro statement, the Obadofin of Owe Kingdom gave insight into why and how the community early Sunday morning settled for Adeyemi as their candidate for the Nations Assembly.
"Kabba has decided. So go and tell the governor we have decided and endorsed you and other APC candidate. When it comes to Kabba/Bunu you can go and sleep.
"We make our decision this morning. The Obaro said you are his son and we cannot leave the Obaro's son for another.
"Any other person can come and spend their money here, but it will not change the decision of the community. Yourself, and the Speaker did a great deal for the community, and Kabba has a rewarding system: a good deal deserve another.
"We shall reciprocate your gesture at the poll. Just go about your campaign in an orderly manner. See those you are supposed to see. But for us in Kabba, it is a done deal."
The state commissioner for Finance and Economic affairs, Asiwaju Idris who was part of the senator's entourage revealed that the state Government has approved N2b for the reconstruction of Kabba township roads.
Idris said the projects has already been contracted to Julius berger who had finished with the feasibility study; stressed that work we commence soonest.
The tradition institution took time to pray for the senator and laid a strong warning against anybody in the community who will sabotage their plan; said working against their endorsement is working against the interest of the community.
Prominent members of the oppositions led by former council chairman, Funsho Otu said they aligned with the decision of the community and are ready to openly switch camp to the All Progressive Congress come Tuesday.
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