Explore your position to right the wrongs in Yorubaland ―Ooni to Gani Adams

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Monday hosted the new Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land, Otunba Gani Adams in his palace, just as he tasked him to use his new position to right the wrongs in Yoruba land.

Describing his choice for the historical title as a round peg in a round hole, prayed for God’s empowerment for the 15th generallisimo of Yorubaland to carrying “out the work assigned to him for the Yoruba race”, stressing that “there is no doubt his choice is as a result of his antecedent as a fearless fighter for the emancipation of Yoruba interests by peaceful means.”

The African foremost monarch added that partisan politics has destroyed so many things, declare Ona Kakanfo is a warrior who has a big role to play in the emancipation and unity of his people, hence the importance attached to the title.

According to the Arole Oduduwa, “the title is not a social chieftaincy title, but one with robust traditional background and expectations, adding that ” God will continue to uplift you”, even though Aare Ona Kakanfo is a warrior, the “war he has to wage this time is the war for the unity of Yoruba land which you have been propagating before and you should  do more.”

“Yoruba are front-runners and Aare must ensure the race remains a frontrunner.The Aare Ona Kakanfo is deep and its importance is known mainly to the elders. Use your tenure for good, embrace both the natives and strangers among us. Rely on God and He will help you” the Ooni concluded. 

In his remark, Aare Ona Kakanfo  designate affirmed that he deliberately decided to make Ooni’s palace his first place of official visit since his proclamation as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo, because of the sacred uniqueness of the throne, the value he attaches to Ile-Ife as his place of origin as a Yoruba man and cradle of the Yoruba culture.

The Aare maintained that the unity of the Yoruba race was germane to him, assuring that he was ready to join the Ooni and the other traditional rulers of Yorubaland in ensuring peace, unity and progress for the race.