Ex Ogun Gov Gbenga Daniel, Incumbent Ibikunle Amosun’s “Peace Pact” Face Major Test As Akarigbo Of Remoland Oba Michael Sonariwo Joins His Ancestors

…as talks of looming battle of clout and influence over what’s next kick off

Hugely respected traditional ruler, the Akarigbo of Remoland – Oba Michael Sonariwo has joined his ancestors.

Information that filtered out Sunday July 24 2016 has it that the beloved paramount ruler of Remoland, Ogun state passed onto the great beyond while on a medical trip abroad.

Digs by societynowng.com however this development puts to a major test the recent peace pact between two powers in the state, former governor of Ogun state Otunba Gbenga Daniel and incumbent state’s head man, Ibikunle Amosun.

After a series of torrid brushes and open fights, naming callings and instigated arrests – the duo recently embraced ‘’a peace of sort’’.

Ex governor Daniel openly identified with government activities and incumbent governor Amosun went as far as ensuring state presence at the power brokers 60th birthday celebration of the predecessor he endlessly vilified.

While some stakeholders see it as all politics, others believe the development an honest come together for the development of the state.

‘’But with the passage of the Akarigbo..the time has come to put the peace to a major test’’ an insider pointed out.

Reason?

Remoland, particularly Shagamu the home of the Akarigbo is the seat of power of Otunba Gbenga Daniel.

He was two term governor of Ogun state on the ticket of Remo, a part of the Ijebu region of Ogun state.

The ex governor retired and operates from the axis after he left office.

His abode is said to be just minutes drive to the palace of the Akarigbo and the former governor labelled very close the late monarch and palace administrators.

‘’And naturally based on this edge and his position as a former governor and influential player in the affairs of his domain, he would be looking to play certain roles in events to come before and when the monarch’s remains arrive Nigeria’’ a source analysed

Digs however revealed Governor Amosun as sitting governor also wields certain amount of power, especially power of validation of decisions to come by government.

And

societynowng.com learnt at stake for the two is chance to posture as relevant in scheme of things for obvious gains.

According to a source ‘’For Gbenga Daniel, being a part of the rites of passage…contributing to events to come, even merely on the surface, will naturally posture him as still in charge of his base and enhance his popularity and hold in the area…it will be interesting to see whether based on their recent past, and in light of new peace pact..Governor Amosun would let this go unchecked’’

Societynowng.com learnt already the governor is said to have wielded his power with direct instruction to the palace and all other stake holders to hold off any major events, move until the remains of the monarch returns home.

‘’ordinarily this is should be at the discretion of the King makers…the state government has no business with directives on this and that..the norms should be that, when the people incharge of such affairs are ready they communicate to government where it would fit into their plans and they agree on modalities to work together in such areas..every other decisions remain the exclusive preserve of the earmarked traditional institution for such’’ a source pointed out.

Added digs by societynowng.com revealed though some have already kick started a talks of a looming Gbenga Daniel and Ibukunle Amosun battle of influence talks,- with others stretching it as far as mooting speculations of a successor before the passed monarch is laid to rest, those who should know claim behind the incumbent governor’s motion lays advices of sons of Remoland in his government with ambition for the future.

‘’This a big opening any son of the soil or people with vested interests…both with the burial plans and possible successor, you can’t knock out talks of success as mere speculation because any serious player from that region is already working on installing a candidate of his own…the position of Akarigbo of Remoland is not something to be joke with, it comes with tremendous influence and good will amongst the people of that region and beyond..it is a foremost position we are talking about, the burial rites is just a ceremony..the battle lies in who determines the next Akarigbo

‘’yes, there will definitely be a test of clout and influence during the final rites of Oba Sonariwo because that would be seen as the road map to who is in charge and has a great say in determining the next occupier of the throne..it is true it is not correct to be talking about whose is next with the remains of the recently passed not done with, but that is the reality’’ an insider stated candidly.

Societynowng.com learnt with different conjectures already on about the upcoming burial rites and muted talks of possible successor, the names of ex state front man Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Governor Ibikunle Amosun currently top list of those personifying different interests likely to clash over emerging events.