Chief Elebute Kehinde is the Apeluwa II, signifying a coordinator high chief within the community. He is Erelu Kemi’s uncle. According to Chief Elebute Kehinde, Kemi’s familial background plays a crucial role in shaping her values and principles. Raised in a close-knit Nigerian family, she carries with her a sense of duty, respect for elders, and a commitment to community. Her early experiences of participating in family gatherings and community events ingrained in her a strong sense of belonging and purpose. The importance of education was emphasised in her household; her parents held high expectations, which propelled her to pursue academic excellence. As a result, Kemi displays a strong drive toward her professional goals, valuing ambition intertwined with ethical considerations.
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Question: Tell us a thing or two about your niece, Kemi Elebute-Halle—her childhood…
By the grace of God, she is the daughter of my late senior brother, Chief Elebute, the Apeluwa of Akouno Ekiti. Kemi has been a wonderful child from a young age. She is exceptionally bright and brave, showing great vibrancy even during her elementary school years.
Question: Where were you the day Kemi was born?
I was not in Ekiti at that time; I was in Ondo State.
Question: Did you receive the message about her birth? What was it about?
Yes, I received the news that my brother had welcomed a baby girl, and I was very happy about it.
Question: Some families do not value girls. Why were you happy about her birth, sir?
I was happy because my brother and I share a close bond. Although I am his younger brother, we shared semblance were often mistaken for twins. We do many things together, and his wife has always treated me well. From the day my brother married her, we became very close. Even when I was in Ondo State, they would visit me frequently, strengthening our family ties.
Question: A girl was born; what do you remember about her early life?
Interestingly, when she was younger, I used to call her “my mother” because whenever she saw me, she would say, “My daddy has come.” At that time, I didn’t realize it was a prophecy; I saw her as someone who would be a great support to me in the future—and that is happening now.
Question: So, you saw her as a mother; how would you express that in Yoruba?
I call her “Yeye mi,” which means “my mother,” and she enjoys being called that. Coincidentally, I am also a twin—my name Kehinde reflects that—and she later gave birth to twins as well.
Question: Now let’s discuss her childhood temperament, friends, mannerisms, and so on.
As I mentioned earlier, Kemi has always been a vibrant young lady—brilliant and strong-willed. She does not tolerate nonsense from anyone, regardless of age. Once she makes a decision, she stands firm on it without concern for the outcome. Typically, her choices lead to positive results. She is hardworking; when she farms with a hoe or cutlass, you wouldn’t believe she could be capable of the stamina and dedication for hard labour. She goes to the farm alone after work to handle tasks like killing rodents or digging holes—even confronting snakes if necessary. She is truly brave and promising.
Question: Really?
You can ask her yourself. Although we don’t live together, I visit them occasionally—at least once or twice every six months—which helps us maintain our connection. Even my other siblings who are not nearby ensure that I visit my brother’s family often.
Question: Is Kemi your brother’s only child?
No, she is not the only child but is the first daughter of my brother. There are eleven siblings in total; her elder brother is Adeyinka and there are others as well. By God’s grace, my brother has provided them all with quality education.
Question: What can you tell us about Kemi’s impact on the family? You mentioned that she is good to you; how does she treat others? What is her attitude towards other family members?
As I’ve said before, Kemi is a unique daughter of our family. Even during times of struggle, she has always had the desire and passion to help those around her. She encourages all her siblings to maintain strong bonds for mutual understanding and relationships among them.
Question: How does she relate to her extended family, considering that you have a large family?
She is excellent, and I can confidently say that anywhere, come rain or shine, day or night, she is generous and has a deep love for the people around her.
Question: Can you identify one, two, or three specific reasons why you believe she is this way?
Let me start by sharing an experience from about five years ago when I returned from Ondo State to Ekiti. I was very ill and thought I might die. When I came home, I couldn’t see her initially, but eventually, she came to visit me. She said, “Daddy, you are aging fast. What is happening?” She comforted me and asked what I was doing for a living at that time. I explained that I was sick and could hardly do anything, which is why I returned home; I didn’t want to die away from my family. She insisted that I was not going to die.
I will never forget that day. She first gave me fifty thousand naira and instructed me to give another fifty thousand to Brother Ojo. When she asked what I did for a living, I told her I was a farmer and explained how I walked to the farm since I had no means of transportation. She then surprised me by giving me an additional hundred thousand naira to buy a motorcycle—that was how she began supporting me.
Question: When was that?
That was about six years ago. When she suggested buying a motorcycle, I hesitated because I thought if I used the money for that and had no produce from my farm, it wouldn’t help me. Instead, I decided to invest in yam seedlings, which turned out to be a successful venture for me. Later on, she called me and said I needed to report to Ado. When I asked what was happening, my late brother mentioned that Kemi wanted to make me the state secretary of the Action Democratic Party (ADP). So, I went to Ado expecting another surprise.
When I arrived in Ado, she told me to take up my new role. The following morning, she gave me two hundred thousand naira to buy stationery, clothes, and good shoes so that I would look presentable. That’s how I became the secretary of the Action Democratic Party in Ekiti State. She has done so much for me.
Question: She singlehandedly placed you there. What was her position in the party?
She was contesting for the governorship race at the time. While she played a significant role in my appointment, she also consulted with other political leaders who recognized my capabilities for the position. That’s how she helped place me there; during the party convention, they officially approved my appointment as state secretary.
Question: That’s one example. Can you share another instance where Kemi assisted someone from the extended family?
I can mention countless instances. Besides, we have frequently visited motherless homes—not just once or twice—where Kemi has empowered them by providing food and financial assistance.
Question: She helps people, including those from outside the community; is she also providing support to the family?
Of course, yes. I can only speak from my own experience. Immediately after the election we lost, we didn’t view it as a defeat; instead, we saw it as a test of our popularity. During that period, she empowered not less than fifty people, providing financial support totaling around 2.2 million naira, with amounts ranging from 1.5 million to 200,000 naira for party faithfuls.
I recall one day when we were out together and she spotted an elderly woman nearby. She said, “Mama ekpele o,” and insisted that we help this woman on the spot. We gave her a bag of rice and one hundred thousand naira because the woman shared that she had no children to care for her. Kemi is truly a wonderful giver.
Also, when I was training one of my children at Bida Federal Polytechnic, she frequently asked how I was managing to pay the fees. I told her that whatever she provided was what I used. She then asked for the child’s number and directly paid the fees herself, even giving additional pocket money.
She also supported me personally last July, I was not a chief yet; from August 1 to 28, I held no title. Despite some offers within our family structure, she took it upon herself to address potential disunity among us. She insisted on positioning everyone appropriately and vowed not to let anyone infringe on our family’s rights. She encouraged me to accept my title as one of the chiefs.
As I mentioned earlier, I am now Apeluwa II; my brother was the first Apeluwa. This chieftaincy title is borrowed from another community; originally, it was called Aleimi. However, because the Apeluwa titleholder was prominent and well-respected, my brother became associated with it. He was an achiever who did so much for me; I often find myself in tears when I think of him because he worked hard to ensure my comfort.
From that point on, Kemi stepped in to support me without anyone else’s assistance. Even I don’t think I had more than two hundred thousand naira in my bank account at the time; she spent millions to ensure that I had a respectable place in the community where people would honor me. I deeply appreciate her for this, and my constant prayer for her is that God will protect her from any harm or trouble.
Question: What are your thoughts on Kemi’s political career?
When Kemi began her political career, my elder brother and I were in APC at the time. One day she announced that she was supporting Segun Oni and invested millions in his campaign. When he lost in the primaries, she decided to purchase a form for him again, but when he rejected it, that motivated her to actively pursue politics herself.
She entered the political arena less than three months to the election but was able to visit all 177 wards in Ekiti State. She was received with warmt wherever she went. Although she lost the election, she remained undeterred because she believes that one day she will achieve her goals—and I share that belief.
Question: What do people in this area say about Kemi Elebute Halle?
Despite being the first gubernatorial candidate from our area, people in Ekiti love her and were eager to support her en masse; however, external forces prevented us from fully realizing our potential during that election cycle.
I remember being advised during the election not to engage in vote-buying or give money to anyone; we adhered strictly to those directives because we wanted to avoid any negative perceptions of her.
Since then, Kemi has not given up. In our local political landscape within Ward Ten of Ikole Local Government Area (LGA), we lacked a recognized political leader until Kemi emerged. During a rally in Ado, six different leaders sent their supporters—of which I was one—and I handled their transportation costs since they were not officially recognized.
When Kemi came onto the scene, nearly everyone from Ward Ten adopted her as our political leader because we had been unable to produce a leader before her. Those who were previously involved only sought personal gain; once they received votes and won elections, they would abandon our community for Ado.
Kemi assured everyone that she was committed to partnering with us so we could move forward together—just like what happened during the 38th Oke Ayedun Day celebration, which many hailed as the best so far in Ikole LGA. Currently, Kemi is regarded as our political leader in Ward Ten of Ikole LGA.
Question: Is the title she received consistent with the royal titles in your family?
Let me clarify that we all come from royal lineage, but the title conferred on her is not a traditional title; it is an honorary title. “Sobaseye” means someone who always comes to the aid of the king in terms of community progress. If she had received a traditional title, she would have had to observe certain customs, such as staying home for seven days while hosting visitors and preparing meals. However, since her title is honorary, she is free to move about.
When I received my title, I was required to remain at home without leaving my seat for any reason, even to use the restroom or bathe, until the end of the seven-day period. Nevertheless, I believe she will exceed everyone’s expectations and surprise the community with her progressive ideas and support.
Question: Now that she is referred to as Erelu Bobaseye, is the Erelu title considered honorary or traditional?
It is an honorary title. She was first given the title of “Erelu Atayese” of the Aye Kingdom. In Yoruba interpretation, “Erelu” signifies a powerful woman leader within the community—someone who can push boundaries and command respect. This title was conferred on her by the Olurin of Iye Kingdom. Since then, any subsequent titles she has received have accompanied that initial honorific title, except for the title of “Omo,” where she was given “Omo Oluwa.” All her chieftaincy titles are honorary, but I believe there will come a day when she will receive a full traditional title.
Question: My focus has been on the family, and as her uncle, I would like you to elaborate on her relationships. How does Kemi relate to both her immediate and extended family members?
Her relationships are absolutely perfect and excellent.
Question: She has done a great deal for you.
Yes, indeed! Not only for me; I can count at least twenty people within our family who have benefited from her support.
Question: Your family setting is quite large; how would you characterize it?
The Elebute family name is well-known within Ikole. Not only in Ayedun, which is our home, but throughout Ikole. My father was a prominent figure in the community, so our name resonates. Kemi has been doing wonderfully within both our family and beyond; she truly cares for us.
Question: Where do you envision her future in the coming years, considering her background and overall profile?
By God’s grace, I cannot adequately express my confidence in her potential, but I know that sooner rather than later—perhaps very soon—she will achieve the heights she desires.
Question: What is your prayer for her?
My prayer is that she continues to soar higher and higher; whatever she undertakes shall prosper. I also pray that anyone attempting to obstruct her progress will not succeed. Additionally, while praying for Kemi, I want to express my gratitude to her mother. She has ever been incredibly supportive.
Question: Three wives: how do they maintain unity among themselves? There is unity because we work hard to achieve it; it’s not easy to come by. However, their mother stands out as unique—very enduring and accommodating. Even when you upset her, she may react initially, but once you explain your actions, she quickly forgives and moves on.
Question: Which parent does Kemi resemble more—her father or mother—or does she embody traits from both?
Her behavior reflects our family’s characteristics, and her mother shares similar traits with us. So, Kemi takes after both sides.
Question: Is there anything you want your community to know about her?
The community likely knows even more about her than I do. My advice is that during the last election cycle, we should not have failed within our ward. Even if we did not win at the local government level, we should have secured our ward’s victory. Unfortunately, many politicians were deceitful during that time; those who were supposed to support us failed us.
Currently, Kemi is not contesting any elections; instead, we are focusing on supporting Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji to ensure he wins his second term. I urge everyone in Oke Ayedun to join us in this effort so that we can secure victory in our ward. We have lagged behind politically in Ward Ten due to our lack of active participation in elections.
Question: To clarify, which political stratification does Ward Ten belong to?
Ward Ten includes Ikole L.G., Ayedun, and Esun. Within this ward, we have eighteen polling units—thirteen in Oke Ayedun and five in Esun. Surprisingly, despite having more polling units, our political participation has been lacking compared to Esun’s five units that seem to be doing better politically.
This disparity highlights issues we’ve observed within the Oke Ayedun community; we are working to adjust so that we can reclaim our position as leaders within Ikole L.G. during the next electoral cycle.
QUESTION: GOOD EVENING, SIR WHAT ARE YOUR NAMES?
ANSWER: By the grace of God my names are Chief Elebute Kehinde ————
QUESTION: APELUWA WHAT TITLE IS THAT AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN SIR?
ANSWER: That is my Chieftaincy title, and it is a high chief within the community, Apeluwa means somebody that in the community when there is something is a coordinator.
QUESTION: WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR PRINCIPAL?
ANSWER: Well by the grace of God she is the daughter of my senior brother late Chief 2ebuta —–the Apeluwa I of Akouno Ekiti.
QUESTION: TELL ME ABOUT KEMI?
ANSWER: Kemi has been a very wondaful child from cradle she is a very brilliant girl Kemi is also very brave during her elementary school age very vibrant.
QUESTION: THE DAY KEMI WAS BORN WHERE WERE YOU?
ANSWER: I was not in Ekiti then I was in Ondo State.
Question: DID YOU HEAR THE MASSAGE, WHAT WAS THE MASSAGE ABOUT?
ANSWER: Yes, that my brother gave birth to baby girl I was very happy about it.
QUESTION: WHY, WERE YOU HAPPY SIR?
ANSWER: I was happy because my that my brother I am the number 3 to him but we look alike it sometimes look like we are twins nobody sees the difference between me and him we do things in common where ever you see him you seen me even the mother she was also very good to me you cannot differentiate whether she is my father daughter from the day my brother married her so we were very close even when I was in Ondo State she used to visit me with my brother at times she visit me along that was the tie between us we were very close nobody see any difference between us.
QUESTION: A CHILD WAS BORN AND THAT WAS KEMI?
ANSWER: The funny thing even when she was young, I used to call her my mother because when ever she sees me around, she will say my daddy has come despite that I didn’t know i was given a prophecy then, the prophecy is that because I saw her as somebody that will be of a very great assistance to me in the future which is happening right now.
QUESTION: SO, YOU SAW HER AS A MOTHER, HOW DO YOU CALL THAT IN YORUBA?
ANSWER: I call her my mother (Yeye mi) and she is delighted in me calling her Yeye me and funny enough I am a twin like you heard my name Kehinde and at the end of it all she gave birth to twins also.
QUESTION: SO NOW LET’S LOOK AT HER CHILDHOOD FROM HER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DAYS HER TEMPERAMENTS, FRIENDS HER MANNERISM AND ALL OF THOSE?
ANSWER: Like I told you early that Kemi is a very vibrant young lady than and now very brilliant a girl but she does not take nonsense even from youth when ever she takes a diction she is very firm on it she does not take nonsense from anyone even from me even from her own father once she establishes a fact about any thing she wants to do she does not care what the result will be usually it results positively she is hardworking if she holds hoe or cutlass in the farm you will not believe it she will singlehandedly go to the farm after work she will kill rodents she will dig the hole herself and bring it out even if there is a snake there she will kill the snake she is a very brave and promising child’
QUESTION: IS THIS REAL WHAT YOU ARE SAYING?
ANSWER: Call her and ask, so as a matter of fact we don’t live together but I do visit them occasionally at list within the space of six moths I visit once or twice this is why we are able to know our self together even my other siblings are not around I make sure that I visit my brother often.
QUESTION: KENI IS SHE THE ONLY CHILD, AND THE ONLY SURVIVING?
ANSWER: No but she is the first daughter of my brother and not the only surviving she has her siblings there are eleven (11) in all her senior brother who is the first son of my brother Adeyinka and many more and by the grace of God my brother was able to give all of them sound education.
QUESTION: SO, WHAT CAN YOU TELL US THAT IS STICKING TO THE FAMILY, HOW HAS KEMI’S LIFE BEEN, WHAT IS HER RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER FAMILY MEMBER’S GENERALLY, YOU SAID SHE IS GOOD TO YOU BUT, WHAT ABOUT OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY?
ANSWER: Like I told you she is a unique daughter of the family, apart from now that God has blessed her so much even when she was still struggling, she had the mind the passion to help people who are around her so all her brother and sisters she wants them to be together so that there will be mutual understanding and relationship between them.
QUESTION: NOW YOU HAVE AN EXTENDED FAMILY, HOW DOES SHE RELATE WITH THOSE TOO?
ANSWER: She is excellent I can say it boldly any were come rain or shine either the dark or day time she is a perfect giver and love for people around her.
QUESTION: NOW LET’S LOOK, CAN YOU SPECIFICALLY POINT AT SOMETHING THAT THIS IS WHY ONE, TWO, THREE THAT YOU SAY SHE IS THIS?
ANSWER: Let me start that from about from five years back when I came back from Ekiti State, from Ondo State eleven years back I was very sick I though that I will die when I came home I could not see her I did not know where she is but at a point in time she came home and she said “Daddy you are getting older what is happening she pet me and ask what are you doing for a living now” I said I am sick I hardly can do anything that is why I came home I don’t want to die in diaspora I want to come and die in my father home so I can be buried along my fathers so she said no you are not going to die. That day I cannot forget she first gave me fifty thousand she said give this other fifty thousand to brother Ojo she asks what do you do for a living now I said I am a farmer she said Ok how do you go to you farm I said treck down I don’t have any thing then she said she was going to Suprise me take another Hundred Thousand and buy a motorcycle that was were she started with me.
QUESTION: WHEN WAS THAT?
ANSWER: It is going to about six years now, when she said I should buy a motorcycle I than though if I use the money to buy a motorcycle and I don’t have any produce in my farm any thing to resort back on so I used the money to buy yam setting I planted it and it was a successful business for me then. There after I was at home one day she called me and said you have to report in Ado I said what is happening she said when you come then my brother was still alive, he said Kehinde your daughter said you should come to Ado she wanted to make you the state secretary of Action Democratic Party I said well let me go another surprise immediately I arrived Ado she said daddy go and take up your work, I said work, the following morning she said I wanted to make sure you are able to work perfectly without any problem she gave me Two hundred thousand she said I should buy stationaries cloths good shoes so that I will look very decent that was how I became the secretary of Action Democratic Party in Ekiti State then. She has done a lot of things in my life.
QUESTION: SHE SINGLEHANDEDLY PLACED YOU THERE, WHAT WAS HER POSITION IN THE PARTY?
ANSWER: She was contesting the Governorship race; she didn’t singlehandedly put me there she talked to other political leaders and there knew that I was fit and capable of handling such capacity that was how she placed me there thereafter during the convention of the party they stamped the approval that was how I started the duty as the State secretary of ADC party.
QUESTION: THAT IS ONE, SHOW ME ONE OTHER THING THAT KEMI HAS DONE NOT DIRECTLY TO YOU BUT SOMEONE ELSE IN THE EXTENDED FAMILY?
ANSWER: In that aspect I can mention not less than one million things, but let me just mention few things we have been to motherless homes often not one times not two she will go there empower them give them food give them money
QUESTION: SHE HELPS PEOPLE OUTSIDE IS SHE HELPING THE FAMILY?
ANSWER: Of cause yes, I only mention my own. Immediately after the election that we lost we didn’t see it as a loss to us within our system we belie we test run our popularity and that we are able to gain a lot of things during the period after the election she empowered not less than fifty people some to the tune of about 2.2 million 1.5, 1 million the lest was two hundred thousand those party faithful, besides that I could remember there was a day that we went out she just saw an old woman around a corner she said mama ekpele o she said daddy we must help this woman on the spot we gave the woman a bag of rice gave her one hundred thousand a lot of things was released to her because the woman told us that she had no children nobody was taking care of her so she is a wonderful giver besides that I can always tell you about myself when I was training one of my children at Bida Federal Poly she was always asking how do you pay the fees I said well whatever you give me that is what I use she said well daddy just give me his number she called him paid the money directly she still gave him pocket money besides that I want to emphasise on my things you can see I am a Chief now last July I was not even from August 1 to 28 I was not a Chief then despite the fact that there are some offers within the family setting she singlehandedly—–within our family setting we have about three Chieftaincy positions at a time some people were about to cause disunity among the family she said no she will not allow that that the best thing is to position everybody where he/she is suppose to be she said she will not allow anybody dead or living to infringe the rights of my fathers house, she said go-ahead you are going to be instilled as one of the Chiefs I told you the other time that I am Apeluwa II that my brother was the first Apeluwa that Chieftaincy title is a borrowed title from another community the name of that title initially during our fathers day was Aleimi but because that Apaluwa the person that was Apeluwa where my brother brought that name is a very prominent person and he rained very well my brother is was an achiever he was a strong man in fact there is no day that when I remember him that I don’t weep because he made me he did a lot of things to ensure that I will live conveniently and from that point that is where Kemi picked me up singlehandedly without the support of anybody even myself I don’t think I have more than two hundred thousand in my bank account she spent millions that I will have a befitting place that I will look very composed and convenient within the community that people must respect me she did this to me personally and I appreciate her my prayer always for her is that no matter what people will do to cause any problem for her God will avert it by the special grace of God. She is just too much for me she maid me what I am and I will continue to appreciate her till death do us part.
QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT KEMI POLITICAL CAREER?
ANSWER: When she started the political career me and my elder brother were in APC then, she just came one day that she is following Shagun Oni on the course of promoting Shagun Oni she sponsored him with millions on naira eventually when the primary dropped him she then decided to buy form for him when he rejected the form that was what prompted her to go actively into politics she started the political career less than three month to the election and she was able to tour round the whole Ekiti State the whole 177 wards of Ekiti State and people use to welcome her rousingly and since then even though she lost election she did not give up because she has the mind that one day even myself I believe that one day she will achieve her desired expectation.
QUESTION: IN ONE SENTENCE HOW DO PEOPLE IN EKITI SEE KEMI DOWN TO YOUR FAMILY?
ANSWER: People in Ekiti despite the fact that she is the first gubernatorial candidate then people loved her there wanted to support her in mass but the power then could not allow us to raise our heads I could remember there were telling us during the next election no buying of election don’t give money to anybody we followed there directives to the letter because we did not want any thing that will make people to give her incredible names and since then she didn’t give up like I said and I want to tell you that within our local political settings in ward ten Ikole local government I want to say we don’t have a political leader everybody was calling theirs selves leader I could remember there was a time we went to Ado for a rally from our ward along six different leader sent their people in which I was one, I was the one that was responsible for their transport fair because their were not recognized and we were clamouring for a leader by the grace of God when Kemi came virtually everybody from all ward ten adopted her as the political leader in the ward I will till eternity because we have not been able to produce a political leader except her because those that were on ground were only fighting for their selves the moment you give them your vote and are able to win the election there will live the community there will go and stay in Ado there will not come back to our community so when Kemi came she assured everybody that she is ready to partner them so that we can be able to move forward like what happened in the palace that is the 38th Oke ayedunda and the best so far in the whole of Ikola L.G people were saying it so Kemi presently she is our political leader in ward ten Ikola L.G.
QUESTION: AS A FOLLOW UP, THAT TRADITIONAL TITLE SHE WAS GIVEN IS THAT IN LINE WITH THE ROYAL TITLE IN YOUR FAMILY?
ANSWER: Let me come to that one thing is——quarters we are all from royal linage so the title covered on her is not a traditional title it is an honorarium title Shoba Seye meaning that somebody that always come to the aid of the king whenever he is doing anything for the progress of the community but the traditional title if she is covered with a traditional title she would not have been able to come out now she will stay home for seven days people will visit her she will make food for so many people for the seven days but because the title is an honorarium one that is why she can go about now. Like me when I was covered, I had to stay home their said I must not live my seat that I want to go toilet or I want to baith I don’t go outside my house until the end of the seventh day but be as it may I know she will beat every body hands down at the end of it all what I mean is she is going to surprise the community with progressive ideas and support I am sure of that.
QUESTION: NOW SHE IS CALLED ERELU BOBA SHEYE, SO TTHE ERELU TITLE SHE BEARES NOT THE BOBA SHEYE IS THAT ALSO A TRADITIONAL TITLE OR HONORARY TOO?
ANSWER: It is honorary she was first given Iralu Atayeshe of Eye kingdom Iralu in Yoruba interpretation is a powerful woman leader within the community somebody that can push walls and that the world will bow for anybody called Iralu is a powerful person in Yoruba language so she was first given that honorarium title by Oluyin of Iye kingdom since then any title there want to give her use to accompany that Iralu except in Omo where she was covered Om Oluwa bi all the chieftaincy title she has been given are all honorarium but I know that a day is coming that she will be given a full time traditional title.
QUESTION: MY FOCUS WAS ON THE FAMILY AND YOU BEEN THE FATHER, I WANTED YOU TO TELL ME A LITTLE MORE ABOUT HER RELATIONSHIP. ERELU’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE IMMEDIATE AND THE EXTENDED FAMILY IS GOOD?
ANSWER: Just too perfect and excellent
QUESTION: AND SHE HAS DONE A LOT FOR YOU?
ANSWER: A lot not only me at least till date I can count up till twenty people within the family setting.
QUESTION: YOU FAMILY SETTING IS A LARGE FAMILY OF LIKE WHAT?
ANSWER: When we are talking of Alabuta family, Alebuta is a household name within Ikoli metropoli not only in Ayedun were is our home but within Ikoli my own father was a very prominent personality the community so that name has ringing in many homes within our community so she has been doing wonderfully within the family setting and out side the family she is our ja ga ban, that cares for us.
QUESTION: WHERE DO YOU SEE HER IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS given her antecedence every thing about her?
ANSWER: By the grace of God, I cannot even give her antecedence enough but I know that sooner or latter even if it will not be letter very soon, she is going to attain high that she desired.
QUESTION: WHAT IS YOUR PRAYER FOR HER?
ANSWER: My prayer is she will continue to sour higher and higher that what ever she lays her hands on shall prosper and that whoever that is trying to barricade her progress that—-that the person will not survive that is m prayer for her. Another thing is as I am praying for Kemi, I want to thank the mother the mother though she is my brother’s wife I use to call the mother my wife because she has been very wonderful since she married my brother, she is a type of woman that any man will pray to have the mother is so very wonderful.
QUESTION: AND THERE ARE THREE WIVES, AND THERE IS UNITY FROM WHAT SHE WAS SAYING?
ANSWER: There is unity because we work hard to get that it is not easy to come by but the mother is unique among them very enduring very accommodating even when you wrong her, she may react but the moment you explain to her why you did what you did she will say were you supposed to do that to me that is the end.
QUESTION: HAS KEMI TAKEN AFTER HER FATHER OR THE MOTHER OR SHE IS BOTH?
ANSWER: The way she behaves that is how we behave in our family and the mother has the same nature with us so she takes from both sides.
QUESTION: IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WANT YOUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT HER?
ANSWER: The community even know more than I do, my advice is during the last election we were not suppose to fail within our ward even if we did not win the local government we were suppose to win our ward but be as it may the politicians are full of dacite hear and there so our people that were suppose to join hands with us to promote her to tell the world that even if she may fail the election within the local government or the overall result there did not corporate with us there only took our money and there did not give us there vote but this time Kemi is not appearing to contest any election for now what we are doing now is to support Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyabanji bo to ensure his second term that is what we are doing now so I employ my people the people within Oke ayedun to please join hands with us to ensure that Oyebanji win our ward we lack behind politically in ward ten because of our non active participation in the elections of the government of the day
QUESTION: TO PUT IT CLARE WARD TEN BELONGS TO WHICH POLITICAL stratification
ANSWER: Ward ten that is Ikole L.G, Aye dun and Esun that is ward ten within the ward we have eighteen polling unit and Okay Edun has thirteen while Esun has only five but you wont believe that because of our non active participation electioneering prosses maybe following wrong leaders that Esun are doing better than us politically a community of five polling unit now controlling a community of thirteen polling unit all these are what we have seen we have look into it within the Okey Edun community setting we are trying to adjust so that in the next dispensation we can be able to achieve our position as the leader of this Ikole L.G