Gani Adams calls for unity among Yoruba monarchs, traditionalists

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has called on all sons and daughters of Yoruba land, traditional rulers, and traditionalists to work together for the betterment of the people.

Adams made the call while receiving the Executive Members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, (ICIR), led by its President, Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode, visited him at his residence in Lagos.

According to a statement signed by the ICIR President and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the purpose of the visit is for the progress and peace of Yoruba land in particular and Nigeria in general.

Fakayode lauded the Yoruba generalissimo for the roles he has been playing towards peace and harmony in Yoruba land as well as security of the land, urging him not to relent in his efforts.

Fakayode said: “Our visit is basically to advocate cooperation and unity of Yoruba leaders, especially traditional rulers for the purpose of peace and development of our people.

“We salute your doggedness and resolute stand to work for Yoruba’s progress and you shall continue to be a point of connection for future Yoruba’s history.”

Responding, Aare Ona Kakanfo said the International Council for Ifa Religion is an organisation he has known for a long with good integrity and without any iota of blemish.

He however urged all practitioners of Ifá throughout the world to cooperate with the members of the executive and unite as according to him, only unity brings progress and development.

He further called on all Yorubas and rulers to work for the development of the land.

“I call on all Yoruba throughout the world to work together for peace, harmony, and security of Yoruba land,” Adams said.

“This appeal goes also to the Obas in Yoruba land to work together for development and security of Yoruba land and they should as well promote the cultural heritage of the land whose custodians they are.”

He emphasised that the promotion of heritage automatically leads to the promotion of the economy of many countries of the world, which he enjoined traditional rulers and ‘Isese’ adherents to emulate.