Isolo Kingmakers Deny Selecting Jimmy Goloba As Osolo-Elect, Set Record Straight About Authenticate Candidate

The kingsmakers in Isolo kingdom have, in unequivocal terms, denied selecting Prince Jimmy Adetokunbo Goloba as the new Oba of the ancient kingdom.

The Afobajes in a press statement obtained by Theliberationnews on Saturday reiterated that there was no iota of truth in the unfounded report making round that Goloba had been selected to succeed the late monarch, Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka Adeola Olushi III who joined his ancestors last April.

In the press statement, the kingmakers expressed dismay at the desperation of the abroad-based Goloba adding that no candidate has been proposed to the local or state governments.

In the jointly signed statement, they, however, announced Prince Abiodun Shekoni as the most suitable candidate having ticked all the boxes after consultation and traditional rites.

The statement titled: “Re-Vacant Stool Of Osolo Of Isolo Kingdom, signed by the kingmakers reads: Our attention has been drawn to the news in circulation regarding the purported emergence of one Prince Jimmy Adetokunbo Goloba, as the new osolo of Isolo.

“We will like to inform the general public that there is no iota of truth in the said publication and that same should be taken with a grain/pinch of salt in its entirety.

“To set the record straight, the kingmakers have not proposed any candidate to the Lagos State Government to be installed as the new Osolo of Isolo, contrary to the publication circulating around.

“As at today, based on the custom and traditional procedures to be followed in the appointment of the new Osolo of Isolo, Prince Abiodun Shekoni emerged as the most suitable candidate after due consultation and traditional practices.

“While we understand the rationale behind the false publication at the instance of one of the candidates who has foreseen defeat and so as to attract public sympathy which will not revive his defeat, we urge the general public to be at peace and allow the kingmakers to conclude their task in a lawful manner, and for the best interest of the entire isolo kingdom. Signed: Isolo Kingmakers.”