March 28, 2024

Alaafin to install Gani Adams as Ona Kakanfo Saturday


By Akadiri Ademola

The recently appointed Aare ona Kakanfo, Alhaji Gani Adams, is set to be installed tomorrow in Oyo town by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi iii.

The ceremony is expected to host important dignitaries and the creme de la creme of the Yoruba race, part of whom is Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo.

Gani Adams who is also the National Coordinator of the Odua People’s Congress (OPC) was announced to take up the highly exalted position by Oba Adeyemi iii on October 15, last year after the position had been vacant for more than two decades.

The position of the Aare Ona Kakanfo is traced back to the old Oyo Empire, and it is regarded as one of the most powerful position held by a Yoruba, from time immemorial. Persons who held this position were distinguished to have contributed positively to the growth, sustenance, unity and audibility of the race and as such, given such role based on these recognitions and achievements.

In a congratulatory message, President Mohammadu Buhari has urged the Aare Ona Kakanfo to use his new position to work for security, peace and unity of the country.

He advised the new Yoruba leader to be courageous, full of wisdom and judicious as he ensures a more secured life for the vulnerable, weak and voiceless in the country.

The president also commended the paramount ruler, for taking the tide to choose a new Aare ona Kakanfo whom together will help in leading the Yoruba race, as he wished the Aare Ona Kakanfo a favourable reign.

 

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Alaafin to install Gani Adams as Ona Kakanfo Saturday


By Akadiri Ademola

The recently appointed Aare ona Kakanfo, Alhaji Gani Adams, is set to be installed tomorrow in Oyo town by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi iii.

The ceremony is expected to host important dignitaries and the creme de la creme of the Yoruba race, part of whom is Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo.

Gani Adams who is also the National Coordinator of the Odua People’s Congress (OPC) was announced to take up the highly exalted position by Oba Adeyemi iii on October 15, last year after the position had been vacant for more than two decades.

The position of the Aare Ona Kakanfo is traced back to the old Oyo Empire, and it is regarded as one of the most powerful position held by a Yoruba, from time immemorial. Persons who held this position were distinguished to have contributed positively to the growth, sustenance, unity and audibility of the race and as such, given such role based on these recognitions and achievements.

In a congratulatory message, President Mohammadu Buhari has urged the Aare Ona Kakanfo to use his new position to work for security, peace and unity of the country.

He advised the new Yoruba leader to be courageous, full of wisdom and judicious as he ensures a more secured life for the vulnerable, weak and voiceless in the country.

The president also commended the paramount ruler, for taking the tide to choose a new Aare ona Kakanfo whom together will help in leading the Yoruba race, as he wished the Aare Ona Kakanfo a favourable reign.

 

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Alaafin to install Gani Adams as Ona Kakanfo Saturday


By Akadiri Ademola

The recently appointed Aare ona Kakanfo, Alhaji Gani Adams, is set to be installed tomorrow in Oyo town by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi iii.

The ceremony is expected to host important dignitaries and the creme de la creme of the Yoruba race, part of whom is Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo.

Gani Adams who is also the National Coordinator of the Odua People’s Congress (OPC) was announced to take up the highly exalted position by Oba Adeyemi iii on October 15, last year after the position had been vacant for more than two decades.

The position of the Aare Ona Kakanfo is traced back to the old Oyo Empire, and it is regarded as one of the most powerful position held by a Yoruba, from time immemorial. Persons who held this position were distinguished to have contributed positively to the growth, sustenance, unity and audibility of the race and as such, given such role based on these recognitions and achievements.

In a congratulatory message, President Mohammadu Buhari has urged the Aare Ona Kakanfo to use his new position to work for security, peace and unity of the country.

He advised the new Yoruba leader to be courageous, full of wisdom and judicious as he ensures a more secured life for the vulnerable, weak and voiceless in the country.

The president also commended the paramount ruler, for taking the tide to choose a new Aare ona Kakanfo whom together will help in leading the Yoruba race, as he wished the Aare Ona Kakanfo a favourable reign.

 

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