300 Yoruba monarchs witness installation of Aare Ona Kakanfo

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (right) and Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, at his installation by Alaafin in Oyo, Oyo State… yesterday PHOTO: AYODELE ADENIRAN

The colorful event, enriched with the Yoruba culture was also witnessed by Yorubas from 79 countries around the world, most of whom are members of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU), founded by Adams.

The royal blessings, which made Adam to succeed the presumed winner of June 12 Presidential election, Bashorun MKO Abiola, ended the traditional rites that began on Wednesday with a three-day seclusion.

Adams, who wore a traditional jacket made of Lion Skin, was presented with Sango (god of iron) staff of office after the opening of 14 traditional calabashes of his predecessors.

He appealed to all Yoruba leaders irrespective of their religious and political affiliations to work together to foster unity in the land.