Lagelu, Oyo State.
In an era where political loyalty is often seasonal and transactional, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has distinguished himself as a man whose allegiance is not merely spoken — but permanently inscribed in legacy.
The Chairman has earned widespread admiration and light-hearted applause for naming his two daughters Seyi and Seye, in honour of his political principal, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his respected leader and mentor, Otunba Seye Famojuro, respectively. As the elders say, “Ìfẹ́ àti ìgbọràn tí ó jinlẹ̀ kì í dúró ní ahọ́n nìkan; ó máa ń gbé inú ilé.” (Deep loyalty does not live only on the tongue; it resides in the home.)
Political analysts have described the gesture as a symbolic covenant of gratitude, while residents teasingly observe that Hon. Kamorudeen has taken loyalty beyond campaign promises — he has registered it at the naming ceremony. In academic terms, this act represents a rare fusion of political fidelity, cultural respect, and personal devotion.
Now, with the joyful arrival of a new baby, conversations across Lagelu have turned both curious and humorous, as citizens eagerly speculate on whose name will next join the Chairman’s growing hall of honour. As one cultural commentator jokingly put it, “At this rate, Lagelu may soon need a full cabinet just to predict baby names.”
Yet beneath the playful mockery lies a deeper cultural truth: in Yoruba tradition, naming a child after a benefactor or leader is a sacred mark of appreciation, continuity, and moral allegiance. It reflects the proverb, “Ẹni tí a bá mọrírì, a máa gbé orúkọ rẹ̀ ga.” (Whom we honour, we lift their name high.)
Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen’s gesture stands as a testament to steadfast loyalty in a political climate where consistency is rare. It sends a powerful message that leadership is not only about authority, but about gratitude, mentorship, and respect for those who paved the way.
As Lagelu celebrates his unwavering commitment, the public watches with cheerful anticipation, wondering which distinguished name will next echo through the Kamorudeen household — proof that in Lagelu, loyalty is not only practiced, it is inherited.
