Kwara South SDP Candidate, Prof. Wale Sulaiman Bags Chieftaincy Title In Esie

The 2023 Social Democratic Party Candidate (SDP) for Kwara South Senatorial district, Prof. Wale Sulaiman CON, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of 'Jagunmolu Of Esie Kingdom' by His Royal Majesty Oba (Alh.) Yakuba Agboola Ibrahim Babalola (Egunjobi), the Elesie of Esie Kingdom.

The Coronation which took place on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 at the ancient town of Esie witnessed the conferment of the Jagunmolu title on the renowned neurosurgeon and world-class Professor by the traditional ruler.

The event which held at St Michael LGA Primary School Esie, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State was outshined by members of the Social Democratic Party as they troop out in large numbers to celebrate their principal, Prof Wale Sulaiman CON.

The event also had in attendance Religious Leaders, Prominent Obas, Traditional Rulers, great Sons and Daughters of Esie, Political Candidates, Political office holders, High-profile Personalities, Businessmen, and Women, among others.

The Elesie of Esie Kingdom noted that the decision of the Elesie Council to honor Prof. Wale Sulaiman CON was necessary considering his track record in contributing to the development of Kwara State, especially the Kwara South region.

According to him, the council approved the conferment of the title in recognition of Prof Wale Sulaiman’s enormous contributions to the development of the region through his philanthropic gestures and human capital developments.

He also noted that through Prof. Wale Sulaiman CON, Nigeria and Kwara have been placed on the global map. Hence, such caliber of person who has brought global recognition to his region needs to be celebrated.

He also added that Prof. Wale Sulaiman CON possesses all the qualities of the title 'Jagunmolu'  which means one who fights and triumphs. 

Speaking with Newsmen after the Coronation, the New Jagunmolu of Esie Land, Prof. Wale Sulaiman CON affirms that his Coronation as Jagunmolu speaks about his track records and his rescue mission to fight for the well-being of Kwara Southerners and development of Kwara South.

He added that when elected as Senator he'll facilitate a bill that will promote the culture and heritage of Kwara South and Nigeria.

"This title is a confirmation of our qualities & struggles, and our movement which is the movement of the people for the people and by the people. With this title it is a clear signal that we'll be victorious come the 2023 general election by GOD'S grace" He added.

Personalities present at the event are the Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Elder Kayode Alabi, the SDP Candidate for Oyun/ Offa/Ifelodun federal Constituency Prince Popoola Adekeye Saheed, the incumbent Senator for Kwara South (and 2023 APC Candidate) Sen. Lola Ashiru, the APC Candidate For Irepodun/ Ekiti/Isin/Oke-ero Hon. Collernius Oluwasegun Adebayo, all Kwara South top monarch, among others.

Brief Profile About Prof. Wale Sulaiman CON

Prof. Olawale Sulaiman is a Nigerian neurosurgeon and academic. He is the CEO and Chairman of RNZ Global Ltd a healthcare development, operations and management he started in 2010 and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Hippo Technologies.

He also founded RNZ Foundation to provide free neurosurgical care for Nigerian patients and training for healthcare professionals.

Read more about him here https://pws4senate.org