A National Leader of the All
Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, congratulated
the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Chief Gani
Adams, on his appointment as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.....
Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, added that the post was well deserved.
He also congratulated the Alaafin of
Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, for breaking the 19 years hiatus in picking
another nominee for the prestigious title.
In a statement by his Media Office,
Tinubu noted that the OPC leader had never left anyone in doubt of his
resolve to fight for the interest of Yoruba race.
In a letter addressed to Adams, dated
October 17, 2017, Tinubu said, “With this, you have joined the elite
rank of generalissimos in Yorubaland.
“You deserve this honour. You have a
heart of steel. You have never left anyone in doubt about your resolve
and readiness to fight for and defend the interest of Yoruba race.
“In Yorubaland, particularly in the old Oyo Empire, the position of the Aare Ona Kakanfo has always been a significant one.
“You are now the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo.
Going through the list of those who have occupied the position, you
come with an extra youth, vigour and vitality, which would be an added
advantage as you forge ahead in the service of our people.
“I rejoice with you and wish you well as you assume this leadership mantle.”
While addressing the Alaafin, Tinubu
said, “You have accomplished another important task. You have broken the
19 years hiatus in picking another nominee for this prestigious title.
“Otunba Gani Adams’ appointment comes
after the demise of the last occupant of the office, Chief MKO Abiola,
the acclaimed winner of the June 12 election, who died in incarceration
in 1998.
“I commend you Kabiyesi for the thorough search which produced the Oodua People’s Congress leader as the next occupant.
“While wishing you renewed strength, good health and continued successful reign, I also wish the new Aare Ona Kakanfo a glorious tenure.”
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