Just in: President Buhari congratulates Gani Adams on new role as Aare Ona Kakanfo

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the national coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Chief Gani Adams, on his installation as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo which would hold Saturday, January 13.

The president, through a statement by Femi Adesina, his special adviser on media and publicity, also tasked Adams to use the new position to work for the security, peace and unity of the country.

The president also thanked the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, for his choice of Gani Adams for as the Aare Ona Kakanfo.

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“President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates Otunba Gani Adams, Leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress, on his investiture as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo, January 13, 2018.

“President Buhari charges Otunba Adams to use the new position to pursue worthy goals of security, peace and national unity.

“The president commends 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.

“President Buhari urges the new Kakanfo to bring quintessential courage, wisdom and astuteness to bear on his new office, for a more secure life for the weak, vulnerable and voiceless in the country.

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“The president prays that the Almighty God will grant the Aare Ona Kakanfo a favourable reign,” the statement read.

Legit.ng earlier reported how Gani Adams was confirmed the new Aare Ona Kakanfo, which in the pre-colonial Yoruba history was a supreme military title conferred by the Alaafin of Oyo.

The Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, confirmed the choice of Adams for the title during his 79th birthday celebration on Sunday, October 15.

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Source: Legit.ng