The preparation is now in top gear by the Yoruba Patriots’ Movement and Coalition of several Civil Society Organisations to organise the Southwest Summit which will deliberate on topical issues and scheduled as follows:
The topic of the Summit “A call for Military Takeover by Opposition: It’s Time for Democrats To Stand And Defend Democracy” will be delivered by erudite Scholar, Emeritus Prof Olu Aina
Discussants are
1) Arcbishop Ayo Ladigbolu
2) Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu I, Oluwo of Iwoland
3) Oba Saheed Eleghusi, Eleghusi of Eghusiland, Lagos State
4) Oba Gbolahan Lawal, Oniru of Iruland, Lagos State
5) Honourable Bayo Aina, Secretary, Yoruba Leaders of Thought, Ekiti State
6) Comrade Sunday Igboho, Yoruba Human Rights’ Activist, Ibadan
Chairman of occasion is General Alani Akinrinade (Rtd) while Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Pius Akinyelure and Aremo Olusegun Osoba are fathers of the day. Mother of the day is Prof (Mrs) Bolanle Awe
The Special Guest of Honour is Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, while Guests of Honour are Southwest States’ Governors and Ministers. The Special Guests are Southwest Senators, Federal Honourables and Honourable Speakers of 6 Southwestern States.
Royal fathers of the day are Their Imperial Majesties, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife; Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, Alake of Egbaland; Oba (Dr) Senator Mahud Olalekan Balogun Ali Okunmade II, Olubadan of Ibadanland;
Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, Oba of Lagos; Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II, Deji of Akure and Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejuigbe, Ewi of Ado – Ekiti.
It will hold on Monday, 11 March, 2024, inside International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, by 10am prompt.
Having consulted with Leaders of Thought in Yorubaland, these preparatory efforts continue towards making it a huge success
We therefore count on your honourable attendance as Patriots towards making this historic event a huge success
Barrister Oladosu Oladipo, Convener
Comrade Awa Bamiji
Secretary, Planning Commitee
Attached picture shows Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chairman, Governors’ Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State and members of the Planning Commitee during their consultation with the Elderstateman in Sangotedo, Epe/Ajah Road, Lagos State
PRESS RELEASE, THURSDAY, 29th February, 2024
