“It’s not easy to install a CNG facility. It entails money, regulatory compliance, and structural adjustments. The majority of marketers won’t be able to complete the transition without government assistance, Tajudin stated. He went on to say that long lines and restricted access for drivers were caused by the lack of CNG facilities at numerous stations.
“Independent marketers are found almost everywhere in Nigeria, particularly in areas without major marketers. We are in a good position to spearhead this change, but we require government funding and technical assistance,” he said. After the State Executive Council approved the appointment of Oba Samuel Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Governor Seyi Makinde gave him the instruments of appointment and staff of office on Thursday, March 6, 2025. His accession to the throne follows Eruwa’s more than five-year monarchless period after his removal in 2019 due to a Supreme Court decision.
The ruling house of Laribikusi, however, clarified that Oba Adegbola denied them their legitimate opportunity to take the throne.
It also revealed that the Eruwa royal dynasty does not have any Ajobo or Akindele royal ancestries.
“Unfortunately, with the assistance of his hand-picked kingmakers led by Odofin Olatunji Oladiran, the remaining elements of the forces that forced him on the Eruwa people in 1994 nonetheless managed to overthrow the state’s present governmental authorities and restore him to the throne. “He was known as Akindele I during his first disgraceful reign as the Eleruwa of Eruwa.” Once more, in his typical fashion, he called himself “Ajobo Olurin I” when the State Government brought him back. We would like to make it clear that the Eruwa Royal Family does not have any Ajobo or Akindele royal ancestry. Oba Adegboye, Olurin IV (1947–1959), was the final Olurin to rule Eruwa. Adegbola has attested to the fact that his great-grandfather was an Igbo-Ora pioneer.
“Ajobo is not a royal lineage in Eruwa, as we, the members of the royal family (“Awa Omo Oba Ilu Eruwa”), can authoritatively state. We want everyone to know that we are not involved in any agreement that aims to impose an Igbo-Ora settler as our Oba on Eruwa town. “This action is an affront to the traditions and customs of Eruwa people, and we will not recognize or legitimize it in any way,” the statement reads. Therefore, it begged the residents of the old town to uphold law and order and behave in a civilized manner, vowing to pursue justice when the time was right.
“We’ll fight for justice for our forefathers and ourselves. Justice will be served, and victory is certain no matter how long it takes. The ruling house of Laribikusi was added.
