…As Gani Adams Reveals Why Alaafin Anointed Him
All Progressives Congress (APC) Stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Oodua Peoples Congress Leader Gani Adams on his appointment as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.
He also hailed the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, for picking another nominee for the prestigious title 19 years after the demise of Bashorun Moshood Abiola, who last held the title.
Maintaining that Adams richly deserved the appointment, Tinubu said the OPC leader had never left anyone in doubt about his resolve to fight for the interest of the Yoruba race.
In a letter to Adams dated October 17, the former Lagos state governor commended him for having a steely heart.
The APC Leader said in the letter: “Dear Otunba, I congratulate you on your appointment as the next Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.
“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 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”.
However, the National Coordinator of the O’Odua People’s Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, on Tuesday gave reasons why the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, conferred the title of Aare Onakakanfo on him.
According to the 47-year-old Adams, it was because he is young and courageous to face any aggression.
He also said his charisma, determination, loyalty, focus and interest in the Yoruba race played a role in his choice of the title.
In a media chat in Lagos, the OPC leader admitted that his new position will moderate his radicalism.
“This Aare Onakakanfo position will moderate my radicalism but I will not compromise.
“I am ready to make friends and resolve any issue I have with every Yoruba person and Nigerian.
“I will, as soon as possible, meet with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I will meet Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as well as Fasehun and others.
“I am ready to fight for justice for Yoruba people and for Nigerians,” he said.
