YAYI IS AN EGBA INDIGENE, OGUN CHIEFS INSIST

Traditional chiefs in Ogun State have affirmed that Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, is a bona fide Egba indigene from Kemta in Abeokuta.

The chiefs dismissed claims questioning his ancestry, describing such allegations as politically motivated and insisting that his roots in the Egba community are well established.

They said Adeola’s family history and connection to the community could be traced to Kemta, adding that there was sufficient evidence to support his Egba heritage.

The traditional leaders urged members of the public to rely on facts rather than political claims when discussing the senator’s background.

They noted that questions surrounding ancestry and indigene status should not be used as tools for political attacks or to create unnecessary divisions within the state.

The chiefs also stressed the importance of preserving the history and identity of Ogun’s various communities, particularly as political activities intensify ahead of future elections.

Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District, has been involved in political activities in the state and remains a prominent figure in Ogun politics.

The chiefs said his connection to the Egba people should be judged based on established family and community records rather than political narratives.

They called for responsible political discourse and urged politicians and their supporters to focus on issues affecting residents rather than personal backgrounds.

The traditional leaders maintained that Adeola’s Egba ancestry was not in doubt and urged those questioning it to verify the historical records available within the community.

They reaffirmed their position that the senator is an Egba indigene and said the matter should not be allowed to become a source of unnecessary political tension.