Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi
Olayiwola Adeyemi III has disclosed that the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo was
bestowed on Otunba Gani Adams because of his passionate commitment to the
protection of the culture and territorial integrity of Yorubaland.
Oba Adeyemi made the disclosure
during a thanksgiving service at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Oyo to mark his
47th year on the throne.
He disclosed that out of 25
candidates shortlisted for the title, Adams was found to have paid dearly and
earnestly for the interest of Yorubaland
Oba Adeyemi said: “The benchmark
of selection was not hung at the sentinel of political engagement, solidity in
terms of gold, wealth or fortune; neither was it on the number of properties
acquired on global pedestal. But on agrarian and blind engagement of those who
have abused and abusing, those who have infringed and infringing on the
territorial and cultural territory of Yoruba.
“Whatever methods employed by him
and his association, the fact still remains that there was a counter balance
check valve which sent jitters down to the spines of the irrational
irredentists who hitherto thought that they can make mincemeat of Yorubaland.
“And for his bold steps at
ensuring that Yorubaland was not desecrated or lorded over both by blue collar
miscreants, ethnic irredentists and he paid dearly for it.
“Adams has been poignantly
consistent in fighting for the protection of Yoruba. He was for many times
humiliated, disgraced, manacled and jailed. It is natural for you either to
hate, love and dislike him. However, the truth must not only be told that he
was there when the Yoruba needed a person who is bold, strong and ready to lay
his life for the defence of the heritage.
“After he came first at the
examination and scrutinisation by men and earthly beings, his appointment as
the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo was also subjected for approval and subsequently
sanctioned by the gods and all the elemental forces in the firmament.
“We also ensured that the three
religions being fervently practiced by the Yoruba prayed and endorsed his
appointment. Thus, we find it expedient to be here today not only to give and
pray to God through Mother Mary, the Holy Virgin for my 47th year on the
throne, but also for the successful installation ceremony of the 15th Aare Ona
Kakanfo of Yorubaland.
“The role of an Aare Ona Kakanfo
both in the peace and war period is not a deal for the lilly or jelly-livered or
for a spineless fellow. It is the consignment of a man with a lion’s heart and
an eagle spirit, which we have found in Aare Gani Adams.”
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