Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, has promised to rebuild the demolished Music House owned by Gospel Musician Yinka Ayefele.
He said this yesterday, at the 90th birthday celebration of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji in Ibadan
On the demolition of Yinka Ayelefe’s Music House, Ajimobi pledged the state government’s commitment to assist the gospel singer in rebuilding the demolished building and also give necessary logistics, adding that Ayefele had held a peace talk with him while he visited him in his office.
“I want to say that the imbroglio between the state government and Yinka Ayefele over the demolition of his Music House has been resolved. And I pledge the government’s commitment to assist him.”
The governor had prayed for the Olubadan for more days on earth and that his continued reign would witness more development in Ibadanland.
He said: “I thank God for the life of the Olubadan for clocking 90 years because he is my father. I pray that the ancient city of Ibadan will witness more development during his reign.”
The 90th birthday celebration of the Olubadan was held at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan, UI.
The State Government and Ayefele had been at loggerheads over parts of the musician’s office building that was said to encroach onto the motorway. The building was partially demolished to the dismay of Ayefele, his fans and citizens of the state.