He attended St Johns Primary School and St. Peters College in Abeokuta, obtaining the West African School Certificate Examination before he proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, where he received a diploma certificate. He is seen as the custodian of the culture and tradition of the Yoruba speaking people. The current Awujale of Ijebuland is Sikiru Kayode Adetona. In the amended constitution, let them give us roles and responsibilities. The stool does not allow me to see her physically, but I can talk to her every day. They are classified as a Central Yoruba group, alongside the Ijesha, Igbomina, Yagba and Ifes. The meetings were regarded as being of a lesser importance, except for mobilizing the coalition of warriors and hunters for the Ekiti war of liberation spearheaded by Fabunmi. A first-class traditional ruler in Ekiti State the Oore of Moba, Oba Adedapo Popoola has reportedly joined his ancestors. People came from all over Yoruba land to attend the market. Their appointments are, partly by divination, made by the king makers who are invariably the high chiefs. The controversy between the Northern Government and the administration of Major Turcker led to the carving away of Otun, Obo, Ishan, Ayede and Ikole and their merger with the Northern Nigeria. A pall of controversy enveloped the announcement Monday of the demise of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, and the appointment of his successor, Prince Tsola Emiko. They have their own unique traditional way of: Dressing, Dancing, Festival,religion and other ways of life. He is a respected attorney, senior advocate, bestowed with the CON, OFR, SAN honours. The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti and the Deji of Akure had far larger territories. We believe that when it is the turn of any ruling house, it is a right blooded prince that becomes the oba. Towards the northeast, away from the town of Ikole and Omuo, the dialect gradually fades into Yagba and Ijumu types respectively. Just like every major subethnic division in Yorubaland. In the States framework, Obas are not expected to take part in partisan politics. This is a town of honesty and purity. During the period of Oores absence in Ekiti Land, the idea of Ekiti Council of Obas became moribund and as a matter of fact no meeting of the council was held throughout the period due to lack (absence) of leadership. No Fakes News. Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) Actor Odunlade Adekola set to be crowned as king of Otun Ekiti, his home town in Ekiti State. My training has been very complementary. This resulted in the killing of the Ajele and some of his men at Imesi Igbodo. We have since discovered that the microfinance bank referred to in the story was not LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited. Omuo-Ekiti and its neighbors - Omuo, Oyin, Iro, Afin, parts of Egbe oba Kingdom. NOTE:- Make your comment a bit long to get it approved. The early Ekiti country is divided into 16 districts (and it has been maintained to this day), each with its own Owa or King (Owa being a generic term amongst them) of which four are supreme, viz. AAYE EKITI: Omo eleku lele lele ona Aaye,Eku Senu Omode Aaye o mu kete ra gburin. We do not welcome Fake News, that are undoubtedly intended to misinform or tarnish reputations of public figures. Privacy Policy | Disclaimer/DMCA | Copyright, DJ Zeal Best of Rema Beamer x Quarantine X Iwotago Mixtape, NEWS:Eid al-Fitr: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays. The latent question to ask here is whether the Ekiti Obas and their communities who later got local autonomy were initially affected by British re-organization of Ekiti towns, or they were subjugated under larger kingdoms or communities for a long period of time before they successfully asserted their autonomy. List of Local Government Areas and Towns in Ekiti State. He is the least on the list of 5 powerful obas in Yoruba land. Read histiry please. According to the Alake of Egbaland, the Ooni is the first of the five principal Obas in Yorubaland just like the Sultan of Sokoto is the highest ruler in the northern part of Nigeria. This Ranking might wrong. Personal blog. We have five ruling houses for this ancient stool of over 500 years. His kingdom, Ijebu (also known as Jebu or Geebu) was a Yoruba kingdom in pre-colonial Nigeria. The Ekitis, whose ancestors migrate from Ile-Ife as a people, form one of the largest ethnic groups in Yorubaland. Oore was the first Oba in Ekiti land to be presented with a Certificate of Honour by His Majesty King George VI in 1947. They are Ile Oba Jeu, Ile Itun, Ile Imoro, Ile Imoya and Ile Iya Aba. Throughout the wars, Oores leadership was never in question. There was nothing like that. No argument. It is argued that the Oore was more of a mercenary king during the Kiriji war, unlike the principal kings who hardly left their palaces even in the face of war. Otun Ekiti, or simply "Otun," one of the Ekiti towns (spelt "Awtun" in many colonial records), is presently the headquarters of the Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State. In the South, the vegetation is primarily Tropical hardwood forest, while a mixed/derived type savannah can be observed in the northern peripheries. The history of Otun cannot be separated from the history of its founder and father, the legendary Oore of Otun-Ekiti. LOCAL GOVT. Some of the major Ekiti settlements affected by the shift in boundaries for political and administrative purposes are as follows: Ekiti settlements transferred to Northern Nigeria in the colonial era. I pray with my ancestors every five days; I communicate with all the previous Oores; I talk to them one on one, and they talk to me; they guide me and the almighty Eledumare is my supporter. Your culture even enhances your religion whether you are a Muslim, Christian or a traditionalist; it gives you more capacity to express yourself as a person. What was your journey to the throne like? After we came to Ife, Oduduwa was blind at a particular point in time, and Oore brought water to cleanse his eyes and immediately Oduduwa began to see and he said, My brother, Omo Olokun, stay with me, but Omo Olokun said no, because we work with Ifa oracle. We have a comparative advantage for sugarcane. The Ekiti cover an area of 8,557km, and are culturally bound by the Igbomina to the north and the Ijeshas to the west (the traditional Ekiti-Ijesha cultural boundary being at Ipetu-Ijesha). He is the paramount Yoruba king of Egba, a city in Abeokuta, Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. Oba Ogunwusi made the appeal during the 1st coronation anniversary of Oore of Otun-Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, held in Otun-Ekiti. Then, there is the Ifa Aba festival. That special relationship has subsisted between Oore an Ooni up till the present day. The Olofin, the 16 children and some other beloved people continued with their journey, but when they got to a particular lovely and flat land, the Owa-Obokun (the Monarch of Ijesha land) and Orangun of Ila decided to stay in the present Ijesha and Igbomina land of in Osun state. Traditional institutions should be organised in a way that we will have roles to play for the peace and development of our country. He attended St Johns Primary School and St. Peters College in Abeokuta, obtaining the West African School Certificate Examination before he proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, where he received a diploma certificate. It is also said that the Yorubas in Nigeria descended from the Benin people, hence the tittle Oba is being used to mean a king. The Oore of Otun, H.R.H. Ekiti as a people settle in nucleus urban patterns, well linked with network of roads. The Alaafin of Oyo is dead at age 83. So, we only pray for people here. Ekiti State is populated exclusively by Ekiti people; however, it is but a segment of the historic territorial domain of Ekiti-speaking groups, which historically included towns in Ondo State such as Akure (the current capital and largest city of Ondo State), Ilara-Mokin, Ijare, and Igbara-oke. This period can conveniently be classified as the period before, during and after the Kiriji wars. However , part of the uniqueness of the Ekitis is that where ever is your own part of the state, you will understand well, when the other Ekiti man/woman speaks, inspite of the dialectal variations. There are 24 clans in Otun, the Egunguns will come from different groups, drumming with Kabiyesi. The boundary of modern Ekitiland was shifted several times within a spate of 23 years without regard for the existing practice for identifying traditional boundaries in the African traditional society. As a result of this, Otun became a bursting centre of commercial activities, which drew people from both kingdoms and from many other parts of the present day Nigeria and beyond. Following this request, all the Ekiti Obas had to meet at Otun under the leadership of Oore to plan their strategies for the war. Insecurity will be abolished if there are constitutional roles for traditional rulers. We have our supreme court here, our supreme court here is not like the normal Supreme Court; its instant judgment. In 1976, the old Ondo State was formed and in 1996, Ekiti State was split off from the modern Ondo State, which has Akure as its capital. He was the longest serving Alaafin in history. Editors Note However, unlike the more centralized kingdoms and city-states to the West, the Ekitis traditionally lived in smaller, less politically centralized kingdoms that were largely independent of one another, although they traded amongst themselves and their ruling families often contracted dynastic marriages. This development created unnecessary tension in the be community not until the government representatives led by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi intervened. He was among the list of the richest Yoruba king in Nigeria. The area enjoys a tropical climate with two distinct seasons, these are the rainy season - which lasts from April to October - and the dry season which commences in late November and ends in March. The Oore is one of them. The above four were the most famous and the most distinguished before the colonial eminence and power by 1750". People bring kolanuts here from all over the South-West. 5. It is a call to service. The big news now is that popular Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola, who is from Iletun royal family in Otun Ekiti has been tipped as the new Oba of the town. 5. The meaning of Oore of Otun Ekiti is Oloore Oduduwa (Oduduwas benefactor). Based on hierarchy, the Ooni is first, followed by the Alaafin of Oyo before the others. No wonder Alaafin and Ooni Sijuade were not in good terms during their life time. Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani Kayode, set to be conferred with a new chieftaincy title " ATOBASHE " of Otun Ekiti, Mobaland. The talented actor was born on 31 December 1978 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. This position remained unchanged in spite of protracted agitation by Otun until 1936 when Otun finally returned to Ekiti Division. Accessibility Help. There was no meeting of the council held throughout the period due to a lack of acceptable leadership among all the Obas. Oni s number 1, Alaafin is number 2. Oba Oyinloye Olubin sat fourth to the immediate right of the Governor. He . Throughout this period, either Benin or Oyo Empire never conquered Otun. They are also the titular heads of all religious sets in their kingdoms. Score: 4.9/5 (21 votes) . The founder of Ikun-Ekiti left Ile-Ife with sixteen quarters when the sons of Oduduwa were leaving Ile-Ife in quest of their individual towns. The youth in a petition addressed to Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and signed by Comrade Sunday Adebayo, said only two out of five kingmakers of Otun-Ekiti selection of the new king. He was a retired senior executive in UAC before he went into politics in 1979 under the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria and was an ardent follower of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. I cannot eat anyhow, I cannot eat publicly, most of the time, I am fasting and praying because I cannot eat within the day; I cannot make friends anyhow. So, the taboo is that you dont come to the palace and tell lies. He proceeded to further his education and in May 2018 he received a degree in Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Lagos. The pre-eminence of Oore amongst the Yoruba Obas was clearly evident during the meeting of all Yoruba Obas that was held with Governor Sir Mc-Gregor on 31st May, 1939 at Rex Cinema in Ibadan. Disposition List Of Traditional Rulers As At 1st July, 2012, Ekiti Public Service Information System EPSIS, HRM, Oba (Dr) James Adedapo Popoola CON,JP, Odundun I, HRM, Oba (Dr) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi II CON, JP, HRM, Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewole II, OFR, JP, HRM, Oba (Dr) Emmanuel Adesanya Aladejare, HRM, Oba Oluwole Ademolaju Adugbole III KSJ, OON JP, HRM, Oba Ayodele Adetunji Ajayi, JP Aweloye II, HRM, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, HRM, Oba ( Justice) John Ademola Ajakaiye JP, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Adebanji Olarewaju Adeleye, HRH, Oba Jonathan Olufemi Alade Odundun II, HRH, Oba Joseph Olukayode Adeyemi Akinola, HRH, Oba Adesanya Oyebade Oluwagbamigbe II, HRH, Oba Theophilous Bejide Adegoke Ogunbiyi, HRH. These respected monarchs are often seen as custodians of the Yoruba culture and people, and represent the gods. The settlement was expected to extend from Otun to Ayede. There was never a centralized single political unit among the Ekiti people. References: Samuel Johnson, (1939) The History of Yoruba land; 2nd Ed. In a similar vein, when the British mooted the idea of recognizing a paramount ruler for Ekitiland; as it did in Ijebu and Egbaland where the Awujale and the Alake became paramount rulers; its agents faced resistance from Ekiti Obas who opposed the mode of listing and role of traditional rulers at Oke-Imo meetings. Other sources revealed that Oore has his origin from Ile-Ife like all other Yoruba ethnic groupings before migrating through the above stated routes to the present site. Ekiti men are predominantly farmers but women engage in trading. Our backend team helps with the entire process. HISTORY OF IYE EKITI Iye Ekiti which came to be around 603AD originated from Iyekere, like other Yoruba towns, in Ile-ife, the cradle of all Yorubas. The Ekiti people are one of the largest historical subgroups of the larger Yoruba people of West Africa, located in Nigeria. Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Saade of Otun Ekiti, Chief Femi Fani Kayode was being invited to the coronation ceremony of Oba Adekunle Adeayo which would hold on the 26th of November, 2021 . How has the last three years on the throne been? I was based in Canada with my family and I shuttled between Canada and Nigeria as a dredging and construction expert. Following a prolonged political crisis, President Olusegun Obasanjo imposed a military administrator (General Tunji Olurin) on Ekiti State in October 2006. Shocker! We remove posts inciting members to type junks such as "Type amen if you want to be rich". We believe that monarchy is responsibility, communication is key. I think this today is an advantage to me on the throne of my forefathers. Oloja Oke Imesi II (Now Owa-Ooye of Okemesi). Who Is More Powerful Between Ooni Of Ife And The Alaafin Of Oyo? As a dredging and oil and gas expert, how was it like leaving that comfort zone for the throne? He heads the historic Eweka dynasty of the Great Benin Empire. This myth of origin is a valuable source of history that has its own limitations because of the fallibility of human memory. in addition, all towns in Ekiti State take a common suffix, Ekiti, after their names. The creation of colonial territories - which transformed into modern states after the various colonial interests left Africa - resulted in the division of existing traditional communities. According to the history Oni is number one alaafin of oyo number 2 awujale of ijebuland number three OBA of Benin 4 alake of egbaland 5 according to the history ijebu Ive been exist 14th century. The title of Oba was first created by Oba Eweka I, Benin Empires first Oba, who ascended power between 1180 and 1300. Typical Ekiti man can not do without Iyan (pounded yam) in a day, with melon soup, crowned with bush meat. Ekiti as a nation within the Yoruba ethnicity has her progenitor in Oduduwa, as do most of the other major sub-ethnic divisions in Yorubaland. This lasted until a rebellion in 1876 followed by a prolonged war between the Yoruba states, in which the Ekitis combined forces with the Ijeshas and some Akoko towns as a clan confederation known as the Ekiti Parapo to resist Ibadan rule, led by Chief Fabunmi of Oke-Imesi and Chief Ogedengbe of Ijeshaland. Press . Under this treaty, Ekiti, Ondo and Edo were considered part of his traditional areas of influence and would be free of Oyo territorial incursions, while the Alaafin of Oyo would have the Western and Northern Yoruba territories, including parts of the non-Yoruba speaking neighbours like the Nupe, Ibariba and Aja in Dahomey (now the Republic of Benin). The prince said, "Contrary to the news that has been flying around, Odunlade Adekola, is not going to be the next king of the town. The Oba of Benin was also made to enter into a treaty with the Alaafin of Oyo. After his extensive tour of this unit between October 1899 and February 1900, he established the Ekiti Council of Obas and Oore was made the President. In fact, many of the prominent Obas and chiefs in Ekiti had to come to Otun to identify the specific areas where their towns would be located. . Otun Ekiti is like a warehouse, because Otun is a gateway to the North-Central, especially Kwara State. The Ekiti people are one of the largest historical subgroups of the larger Yoruba people of West Africa, located in Nigeria. We are very transparent; we let people know what we are doing. There are said to be 132 Kings among them. My father, Prince Samuel Adebowale Adeagbo, was my greatest benefactor apart from God almighty. Iyekere is between Modakeke and Ile-ife in the present day, Osun State. Moba is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Ekiti state, Nigeria. They are classified as a Central Yoruba group, alongside the Ijesha, Igbomina, Yagba and Ifes. Our names were sent to the kingmakers, who followed the tradition, which was to use the Ifa oracle. An example of this is the fact that the Ewi remained in Ado, and only left it when his town relocated temporarily due to the Benin horde's invasion. Rugged hills dot the landscape, notable among which are the Olosunta hills of Ikere-Ekiti in the south, Effon ridge which runs longitudinally around Efon-Alaiye on the western boundary, and Ado Hills in the centre. His dynasty dates back to the old Oyo empire which recognise him as the emperor of the Oyo empire. He said Ekiti Parapo is a name given to the confederation of Efon tribes. Palaces of traditional rulers are true symbolical relics of the people culture and tradition.Some of the richly endowed artifacts oriented palace in Ekiti State are the Ewi of Ados palace, Elekole of Ikoles palace, Oore of Otuns palace, Alawo of Awo Ekiti palace and a host of others.[/su_spoiler]. Every attempt to further centralize traditional political authorities under the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti with Ado-Ekiti as the capital of Ekitiland, despite the ingenuity of its experimentation, was also resisted. Once a person holds that tree and confesses and does not do the right thing, within seven days, the person will die. Only a few days ago, a letter came from the Seventh Day Adventist Church with headquarters in Maryland, USA, that they want to establish a college of nursing here. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Egba consists of Egba Alake, Owu kingdom rule by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oke-Ona and Gbagura. He has been chosen by his royal family to represent them. He is a direct descendant of Oore Okinbaloye, a reputable King who signed the Ekiti Parapo Treaty in 1886. Kindly tell us the position of oluwo of iwoland. The heightened struggle did not give credibility to the fact that Ado-Ekiti which was eventually picked was already the official and major administrative capital of Ekitiland since 1 January 1913, nor did it occur to the agitators that it had over time become a second home for all Ekiti people irrespective of their hometown or place of origin. 4. This development created unnecessary tension in the be community not until the government representatives led by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi intervened. The talented actor was born on 31 December 1978 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The State can boast of more than 127 large and small, ancient and modern towns, located on hills and valleys that characterise the state from which the confinement takes its name, Ekiti, that is, Okiti meaning hill. This was as a result of the peace treaty, which the Oba of Benin entered into with the Alafin of Oyo. It lies on an area underlain by metamorphic rock, and is generally an undulating country with a characteristic landscape that consists of old plains broken by steep-sided outcrops that may occur singularly or in groups or ridges. The Principal of these kings is one Oray (Oore).. Slight differences are noticeable in the Ekiti dialect of the Yoruba language spoken by the people. Despite its comparatively large geographical spread, Ekiti remains relatively uniform within the areas where it is spoken. Fourth on the list of ranking of obas in Yorubaland is the Alake of Egbaland. Where did you work and what kind of treatment did you receive from your colleagues? Are you satisfied with the place and role of traditional rulers in Nigeria? Many of his fans would not know that the versatile Yoruba actor is not native of Abeokuta but only based there. Send Us News, Gist, more to citypeopleng@gmail.com | He has been chosen by his royal family to represent them. I went to All Saints Primary School, Jericho, Ibadan, from 1975 to 1980, where I obtained the School Leaving Certificate. There has never been any rancour, fight or court case on how the Oore stool is filled when it is vacant. According to our source, said, its the turn of Odunlade family to produce the next Oba of the town because its rotational. The Otun kingdom was established by the Ifa oracle. The kingmakers have also been warned against violating the State Chieftaincy Law and due process in the selection of the next monarch for the town. There are records which state that the pelupelus held before then were often held in Ado-Ekiti under the Ewi, meetings where the Obas never met, because tradition forbade Obas from looking into each others eyes in Yorubaland prior to the arrival of the British.
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