Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State.
His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, D.Sc, D.Litt., FFPI, the Olu Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has issued a strong warning to the Management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, urging them to uphold the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and equity in their administration.

Oba Olugbenle, earlier today, hosted a high-profile delegation from MAPOLY, led by the Rector, Arc. Dr. Babatunde Adekoyejo Jolaoso. The meeting, which focused on fostering strategic collaboration in the advancement of quality education, also became a platform for Kabiesi to address pertinent issues of fairness within the institution.
His Majesty expressed disappointment over what he described as “blatant marginalization, harassment, witch-hunting, and the destructive ‘pull-him-down’ syndrome” directed at Yewa indigenes working at the polytechnic. He referenced the challenges faced by the former Rector, the first Yewa indigene to hold the position, who completed his tenure only with the intervention of the state Governor.
“Enough of the blatant marginalization and exclusion. Ogun State belongs to all of us. This hypocrisy and ‘have-it-all’ syndrome are what fuel agitations for state creation across the country,” Oba Olugbenle stated emphatically. He called on the Jolaoso-led administration to rise above biases and work towards uniting the institution for the collective good of the polytechnic and the wider community it serves.

The royal father reminded the MAPOLY leadership that the origin of an appointed leader should not determine the level of support they receive, emphasizing that unity, fairness, and mutual respect are the cornerstones of progress.