Obaship Tussle in Epe Kingdom: Omodele Ibrahim Sues for Peace
By Daniji Emmanuel
The President of the Epe Ogunmodede Club and Alakoso of Epe Kingdom, Barrister Omodele Ibrahim, has appealed for calm among factions involved in the ongoing tussle over the vacant stool of the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom.
Speaking on Sunday at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos, during the annual King Kosoko Memorial Lecture, Ibrahim urged all parties to exercise restraint and allow due process to take its course.
He welcomed the intervention of the Lagos State Government in resolving the dispute and cautioned against actions that could undermine peace and stability in the community.
“Eko-Epe was founded on love, strength, and peace values that must be preserved for future generations,” he said.
This year’s lecture was dedicated to the memory of King Kosoko, the historic Lagos monarch whose legacy continues to shape cultural identity across the state. The event brought together dignitaries, cultural leaders, and descendants of Kosoko, who reflected on his enduring influence.
Ibrahim described Kosoko as “a great and courageous monarch who built on the cultural heritage of Lagos”, adding that his settlement laid the foundation for the growth of the Eko-Epe community.
He further charged youths to emulate the monarch’s values of courage, discipline, and cultural pride, stressing the importance of education and welfare in sustaining community development.
“Our duty today is to ensure that our youth are supported in their educational pursuits while promoting peace, unity, and human capital development. That is the true spirit of our heritage,” he added.
Other community leaders reinforced Ibrahim’s call for peace. The Baamofin of Epe Kingdom, Barrister Tunde Seriki, highlighted that harmony has always guided the community through leadership transitions, while High Chief Wale Magaji praised the lecture for rekindling a strong sense of belonging among Kosoko’s descendants.
The 2025 King Kosoko Memorial Lecture did more than honour the monarch’s achievements, it emphasized the collective responsibility of the younger generation to safeguard cultural heritage while ensuring unity during the sensitive Olu-Epe succession process.
