The kingship tussle of Ado Odo Kingdom ends today as election conducted at the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government to determine who the next Olofin Adimula Odua of Ado Odo Kingdom in the presence of the Secretary to the Local Government Hon. Abiodun Sejoro Akonte, Prince Solomon Oloruntoba Dada Director of General Service and Administration, the nine Warrant Kingmaker s namely Alhaji Jimoh Ayinla Bankole chairman of the Warrant Kingmakers, Engr. Musbau Jimoh Secretary and members are Mr. Opaleye Akanji Monday, Mr. Tajudeen Adekunjo, Mr. Agbogunlori Ibrahim Muyideen, Mr. Timothy Adedire, Mr. Azeez Olumide Taiwo, Mr. Edalere Sheu Tijani and Mr. Isiaka Musibaudeen.
Hon. Abiodun Sejoro Akonte, addressed the mammoth crowd who are eager to know the result of the obaship election and made his pronouncement by declaring Prince Idris Olusola Lamidi-Osolo as the winner of the election with 8votes out of nine while one vote was void.
According to the Warrant Kingmakers chairman, Alhaji Jimoh Bankole expressed their profound gratitude to Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy who gave them the opportunity to act in the capacity of warrant Kingmakers under the 2021 law of the land on Chieftaincy matters.
Bankole also buttressed the Secretary to the local government declaration and congratulate the oba elect. He presented the certificate of return to Oba elect and read out all the nine warrant Kingmakers who have signed the result and the certificate before presenting it to Oba elect.
The Olofin Adimula Odua of Ado Odo Kingdom Elect, Prince Idris Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, the winner out of the fifteen contestants thank God Almighty. In his acceptance speech, he acknowledged God first, the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele, Honorable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, Executive Chairman of Ado Odo Ota Local Government Hon. Sheriff Musa, his family, good people of Ado Odo Kingdom and His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu for making it possible for him to ascend to the throne of his forefathers.
Oba elect, Prince Idris Olusola Lamidi-Osolo called on other contestants to give him support to make Ado Odo proud and assured them that his declaration as a winner is a win for Ado Odo Kingdom. He promised to do his best and make Ado Odo Kingdom a peaceful and habitable for his people.
Know Prince Idris Olusola Lamidi-Osolo (ANIMN, MCIHRM, CPM, MIPMA) Better
Prince Idris Olusola Lamidi-Osolo (ANIMN, MCIHRM, CPM, MIPMA) was Born on August 27th, 1988, in Ado-Odo, Prince Idris Olusola Osolo hails from the Osolo family of Okewaye Ruling House and the Arilegbolorosi of Isolo Ruling House. His father, the late Musiliu Olatunji Lamidi, descended from Oba Asade Awope Otenibotemole (1913-1927) and served as an Assistant Commissioner of Police until his passing in April 1998. His mother, Alhaja Azeezat Omolola Lamidi (Nee Agbogunlori), is a prominent figure as the Otun Iyaloja and Otun Iya Adinni of Ado-Odo, known for her expertise in the sales of clothing materials.
Prince Olusola's educational journey began in 1992 at Alamuwa Nursery and Primary School, Ado Odo, culminating in his first school leaving certificate in 1998. He continued his studies at St Stephen’s Comprehensive High School, Ado-Odo, completing his secondary education in June 2004.
His pursuit of academic excellence led him to Lagos State Polytechnic, where he earned a National Diploma (ND) in Business Studies in 2012 and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing in 2016. Passionate about education, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Crescent University, Abeokuta, in 2023. Currently, he is pursuing a Master's degree in Political Science at the University of Lagos
Starting his career as a Trade Manager with Skystream Global Concept Limited, Prince Olusola concurrently pursued his ND and HND, completing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ekiti State in 2017. Post-NYSC, he served as a Business Development Officer at Gramz Investment and Assets Limited before venturing into entrepreneurship by establishing his own company, Plot4 Mega Services.
As a dedicated professional, Prince Olusola holds memberships in various esteemed Professional associations, including the National Institute of Marketing, Nigeria (NIMN), where he obtained a Chartered Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing (PGD). He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (MCIHRM). Holding the title of Certified Personnel Manager (CPM), he is a Member of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA).
Additionally, as a knowledge-driven individual committed to excellence, Prince Olusola has acquired numerous personal, professional, and leadership training and certifications. Under the auspices of the Young African Leaders Initiative, he has obtained professional development certificates from the US Department of State, including, but not limited to, Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance, Fundamentals of Responsible Leadership for Entrepreneurs, Workforce Collaboration and Development, Community Organizing for Action, Basics of Public-Private Partnerships, Fundamentals of Business Expansion, and Servant Leadership, to mention but a few.
He has also received training in management strategies for people and resources, as well as in developing, monitoring, and supporting youth leadership.
Prince Olusola's career trajectory, from a Trade Manager to a Business Development Officer and eventually an entrepreneur, demonstrates his ability to progress and lead in diverse professional roles. Additionally, the harmonious family life he enjoys, being happily married with three children, reflects leadership qua lities in maintaining strong interpersonal relationships and balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
Prince Olusola's love for sports and youth development cannot be overemphasized. He actively participated and was one of the goal scorers at the Ileya football novelty match, tagged "Ado Odo Legends," organized by the youths of Ado Odo in 2023 at the famous football pitch.
Prince Olusola is happily married to Mrs. Taheebat Omotolani Osolo, and their union has been blessed with three lovely children. His commitment to family, education, and professional development exemplifies the well-rounded and accomplished individual that Prince Idris Olusola Osolo has become.
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