21st April, 2025
PRESS RELEASE:
MURIC
CONGRATULATES OBA ISA SHEKONI: NEW OSOLO OF ISOLO
An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim
Rights Concern (MURIC), has congratulated the new Osolo of Isolo, Oba Isa
Abiodun Olakunle Shekoni. The group described the new king as a globally
exposed, profoundly visionary and highly experienced traditional ruler poised
to make the city of Isolo great again.
MURIC's congratulatory message was contained in a
statement issued on Monday, 21st April, 2025 by the Executive
Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
He said:
"The ancient city of Isolo has been blessed
with a new traditional ruler in the person of Oba Engr Isa Abiodun Olakunle
Shekoni. This was sequel to the demise of the former Osolo of Isolo, the Late Oba
Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka on Wednesday, 10th April, 2024.
"The young monarch who was born on 25th
December, 1974, hails from the Akinlagun branch of the Alagbeji ruling house.
He has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.
"Oba Isa Abiodun
Olakunle Shekoni ascended the throne of his ancestors after emerging victorious
among sixteen (16) aspirants to the stool. He is a globally exposed, profoundly
visionary and highly experienced technocrat poised to make the city of Isolo
great again.
"His emergence was officially confirmed by
the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs on Friday
28th March, 2025. He was crowned two days later on 30th March at the
village square, Esa, with the ancient traditional crown of Isolo.
"Although ceremonial coronation is still
expected to come up on Sunday, 29th June, 2025, MURIC deems it fit
to send its early goodwill message to this iconic technocrat turned traditional
ruler.
"Oba Shekoni is bringing
treasures without measure to the table at the Osolo palace. Loaded with
youthful explorational propensity, the new Osolo is seen as a great asset to
Isolo town and he is expected to bring speedy growth to the ancient city.
"With variegated and
wide experience especially in construction, Isolo is expected to witness
dynamic structural development. The new king is expected to bring his
experience to bear at the shortest time possible having worked at several
engineering companies within and outside Nigeria where he won several awards
for his excellent performance.
"We remind the new king that Allah is the
King of all kings, Master of all masters and Judge of all judges. We therefore
charge him to walk in the path of the pious and to make service to the
indigenes and residents of Isolo his major priority. We urge the people of
Isolo to cooperate fully with the new monarch and the government of Lagos
State.
"MURIC prays that the crown lasts long on the
king's head. May the beaded shoes feature on his royal feet for years and may
he hold the horsetail for decades. May his reign be long, peaceful and fruitful.
May we have Greater Isolo during his reign."
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#CongratulationsObaShekoni
#GreaterIsolo
Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Founder/Executive Director,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)