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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
A real estate and property entrepreneur, Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo, has emerged the Odemo-elect of Isara-Remo in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The stool of the Odemo of Isara became vacant after the passing of Oba Albert Adebose Mayungbe, in May 2025.
At the election meeting of the kingmakers held at the Odemo palace in Isara-Remo, yesterday, Ogunbayo, the Chief Executive Officer of Amba Properties Nigeria Limited, defeated six other contestants to emerge as the new traditional ruler of the town.
Nine out of the 12 kingmakers reportedly voted for Ogunbayo during the meeting, which was held amid heavy deployment of security operatives, including soldiers, police, Amotekun corps and vigilante men, among others.
Other contestants to the throne included a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Fatai Sowemimo; former Commissioner for Health, Dr Kehinde Osifade; Sule Shodipe; Kunle Shodipe; Otunba Dele Amoda and Asiwaju Muyiwa Sonupe.
Speaking with reporters after his declaration as the Odemo-elect, Ogunbayo commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for facilitating a transparent selection process, free from external influence or undue interference.
He said: “I must first of all thank the Almighty God for giving me the privilege to emerge as the Odemo-elect for Isara-Remo today, and particularly, I must thank our governor, Dapo Abiodun, for giving everyone a level playing field and making the process to be free and fair. May the Almighty God continue to guide our governor right.”
He noted that his emergence as the new traditional ruler of the ancient community marked a new era that will be devoted to pursuing industrialisation and accelerated socio-economic development across all sectors in the community.
He further said: “I am into properties, we deal with industrial land transactional set up. So, I will use all my networks and experiences garnered over the years and above all, the grace of God, to push for the industrialisation of our community.
“When there are jobs for the people to do, there will be economic growth and prosperity and the crime rate will be at the lowest ebb. There are really a lot of developmental plans in place to drive the socio-economic development of our community.”
The Oba-elect also hailed other family members who contested with him for their courage and sportsmanship, urging them to support and cooperate with him in taking Isara-Remo to greater heights.
Also speaking, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Adebiyi Adeleye, applauded the rancour-free selection process for the new Odemo-elect.
He said the development had been made possible with the maturity displayed by other contestants to the throne, as well as their supporters.
He described the Oba-elect as a highly successful property merchant and an illustrious son of Isara, who has all it takes to drive rapid development across the length and breadth of the community.
He also lauded the governor for supporting a free and fair selection process that eventually paved the way for Ogunbayo’s emergence, adding that, “Governor Abiodun has always demonstrated that he is on the side of the people and will always allow their will to prevail.”
The governor’s aide, however, called on the people of Isara-Remo to rally round the new traditional ruler for a peaceful and prosperous reign.
With the selection of the new Odemo of Isara, the kingmakers are expected to forward the name of the chosen candidate to the Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for necessary action.
