The ancient city of Oyo is currently hosting people from different parts of the South-West Nigeria and beyond, at its popular Durbar Stadium for the installation of Chief Gani Adam as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, had, last year October, announced Gani Adams, leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), as the new Aare Oba Kakanfo of Yorubaland.
In attendance at the ceremony are traditional rulers and other dignitaries, which include the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji; the Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Rauf Olayiwola and Timi of Ede, Oba Adesola Lawal.
Traditional rulers from Igboland and the Niger Delta, including their chief are also in attendance.
Apart from guests across Nigeria, foreigners also made it to Oyo to witness the historic occasion.
Traditional and cultural dancers from Oyo and Osun states added colors to the event, as they also entertained guests with different dance steps and beats to make it a memorable day.
President Muhammadu Buhari, had congratulated Gani Adams, on his installation as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.
Buhari in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina in Abuja, on Friday, called on Adams to use his new position to pursue worthy goals of security, peace and national unity.
The President also commended the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on the appointment of a new Aare Ona Kakanfo, “who will assist him in the arduous task of leading the illustrious Yoruba people.’’
Buhari urged the new Kakanfo to bring “quintessential courage, wisdom and astuteness to bear on his new office for a more secured life for the weak, vulnerable and voiceless in the country.”
The President also prayed that the Almighty God would grant the Aare Ona Kakanfo a favourable reign.
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