In the quiet corridors of Ijebuland, where tradition breathes through ancient drums & the whisper of history stirs the air, this young man’s name is finding rhythm among the murmurs, Omoba Abimbola Onabanjo. Who is he?
A young man of charm & some mystery. A familiar face but not unnecessarily familiar, yet whose name now flutters through conversations like a riddle waiting to be solved.
Since the passage of the illustrious Alaiyeluwa, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, Ijebuland has stood still, noble heads bowed, hearts heavy with reverence. But as the days creep toward the end of January 2026, when the nomination by the ruling house would happen, whispers grow louder: who shall wear the beaded crown after all?
Among those whispered names, Bimbo Onabanjo name emerges, a man whose story is still a silhouette against the glowing backdrop of royal anticipation. Handsome, composed, & notably youthful, said to be in his early forties, he is reputedly wealthy, quietly connected, & married to Tolu Onabanjo, with a young family of his own.
According to those who know him very well, the following adjectives describes his character trait, humility par excellence, resilience, sound & much more.
He is the man behind Extol Security Services, KML Oil & Gas, Kleensteps Ltd, Scent Arcade & various other successful companies. He is believed to be a familiar presence on Lagos’ social scene, but, he isn’t known to be frivolous in any way.
He has been described as a property investor, holding quiet stakes in Ikoyi & V I, Lagos. With strong ties with the LASG, as he was a very loyal staff of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu for several years. He voluntarily resigned to face his business several months ago,
But in this royal contest, pedigree is the compass. From all indocations, he hails from the Fusengbuwa ruling house, the very branch entitled to present the next Awujale. His dad Mr. Dipo O. Onabanjo, a member of the famous Island Club, used to be a photojournalist at Daily Times of those days.
The young & quiet man of timber & caliber, rides, moving softly (quietly) between Abuja, Lagos, & Ogun, gathering whispers, weaving influence intricately like spinning a web silkily, preparing for when the trumpet sounds & the process to crown the next Awujale begins.
For now, the palace remains silent, the air thick with speculation. But soon, the masquerade will dance, & every hidden step will come to light.
The kingmakers have their task to perform (not a joke at all, I do not envy them), to discern not just a name, but a destiny.
And when they choose, may wisdom sit beside them… for history never forgets.
