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| Gani Adams |
The son to the Late Abiola disclosed to newsmen that his father, who was the previous Aare Ona Kakanfo until his death, was vilified by people who did not consider him fit as the Yoruba generalissimo.
He, therefore, urged the leader of the OPC to be strong in view of the challenges ahead of him.
He added, “The wisdom of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who installed the late Chief MKO Abiola, which was opposed by some, citing my father’s flamboyant nature, I believe was vindicated in his decision through my father’s actions.
“You’re most deserving of this esteemed title and I pray that Allah should protect and grant you the fortitude to bear the responsibilities and sacrifices that this title imposes on the bearer. I congratulate the OPC National Leader, Otunba Gani Adams, on his emergence as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land. I hope that your emergence will bring unity, cohesion, end the strife among the Yoruba, and forge a new path for the nation.”
Meanwhile, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, called on Adams to wage a war against negative aspects of Yoruba culture and poverty.
He said, “The appointment of Gani Adams is a right decision especially at a time when our revered and rich tradition is being threatened. The appointment is coming at a period when people are being killed in the name of culture.
“His primary duty is to defend the Yoruba race and culture. I will want him to use his new position to curtail incessant killings of students for rituals by alfas, pastors, and others. He should curb kidnapping and stop the use of human parts for sacrifices.”
Akanbi added that he was optimistic that Adams would liberate the Yoruba from “poverty of the mind.”
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