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Gani Adams calls for Yoruba security summit to address herdsmen challenge in region

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2018 0

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has called for the immediate convening of security summit by leaders in Yoruba land to address the emerging security challenges in the country as it affect the Yoruba nation of South Western Nigeria and those in other parts of the country. Iba

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Gani Adams pleads with Buhari to stop bloodletting, ethnic cleansing in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Otunba Gani Adams has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to do everything within his powers to stop the bloodletting across the land, arguing that in a situation of massive insecurity in the land, such as is prevalent in the country, the much sought development will not be seen. Adams […]

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Aare Adams visits Brazilian Embassy, seeks better collaboration on cultural tourism

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2018 0

In his desire to foster better relationship between Nigeria and Brazil, Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Aare Gani Adams, Tuesday said he is ready to use the office of the Aare Onakakanfo to seek lasting relationship with the world. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Brazilian Embassy, Adams said he has all it takes […]

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OPU founded to project Nigeria’s image positively abroad – Adams

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2018 0

The promoter of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) and Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Aare Gani Adams, has said that the OPU was founded to project the image of Nigeria and Yoruba race positively to the world. Speaking to newsmen shortly after his arrival from Europe and United Kingdom, on a 12- day-visit, where he was received […]

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Deal with herdsmen killing now before there is breakdown of law and order, Adams tells FG

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2018 0

…Says Yoruba will resist turning its lands to killing field The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Dr. Gani Adams, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently mandate security agents to “arrest the blood-thirsty maniacs on the rampage in the country, masquerading as herdsmen, and bring them to justice, to avoid a total breakdown of […]

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At installation as Aare Ona kakanfo, Gani Adams harps on unity of Yoruba

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2018 0

In ancient Yoruba history the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo was originally a title given to the generalissimo, a war general in the days of the old Oyo Empire. An Aare Ona Kakanfo could lead battles, fight wars, mobilise and train “soldiers” and conquer the enemies amongst other responsibilities. However in the modern era, an […]

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I am a modern day Aare Onakakanfo, will use title to unite Yoruba race –Gani Adams

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2018 0

Otunba Gani Adams will today be installed as the 15th Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, one of the most prestigious traditional titles in Yoruba land, last held by the late philanthropist and billionaire, Chief MKO Abiola and chief SL Akintola before him. In this interview with PATRICK OKOHUE, Adams speaks of the importance of the […]

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Gani Adams lauds Ambode’s role in S’ west integration

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2018 0

The Aare Ona Kakanfo Designate, Otunba Gani Adams on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House in Alausa Ikeja, where he commended his role in the political and economic integration of the South West Region. Adams, who said he was in Lagos to pay homage […]

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Aare Ona Kakanfo: Final rites begin for Gani Adams’ installation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2018 0

The final rites for the installation of Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland will begin on Wednesday. Since he was designated as the Aare Ona Kakanfo in 2017 by the Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Adams had been engaged in several processes that will lead […]

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Nigeria Won’t Move forward unless it’s restructured – Gani Adams

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Otunba Gani Adams, Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, on Thursday, again reiterated the calls for the restructuring of Nigeria as a nation. Otunba Adam said for the country to witness any meaningful development must be decentralized for each region to tap from its own abundant resources. He maintained this while speaking with some journalists shortly after […]

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Gani Adams greatest Yoruba of his generation – Daniel

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, Otunba Gani Adams as a man of principle, who is not moved by immediate gains, adding that “I have not seen a greatest Yoruba man in your generation.” Daniel made the statement at his Asoludero palatial home when he played […]

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Adams foresees a glorious, new Nigeria, as he launches 79th OPU Chapter in Dubai

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

The national coordinator of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, Otunba Gani Adams has said that he forsees a new, better Nigeria when the country is restructured along regional line and returned to her glorious past. Speaking at the Land Mark hotel, Baniya, Dubai, The United Arabs Emirate (UAE), venue of the […]

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Aare Ona Kakanfo: Akeredolu writes Adams, says title testimony to his commitment to Yoruba nation

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

The Ondo State governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu has described the choice of Dr Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo as testimony to his bravery and broad- minded commitment to Yoruba nationalism. In a congratulatory letter issued at the weekend, by the state’ s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Yemi Olowolabi, on behalf […]

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Restructuring: Gani Adams craves stakeholder’s summit in South-West states

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2017 0

The 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Dr Gani Adams has urged the organisers of the recently held South West Stakeholders Education and Economic Development Summit, to host the programme in every state of the South West zone to sensitise the people on the need for the restructuring of the country to enable the […]

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OPC coordinator insist Adams remains leader of group

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has been described as an integral and important part of the Aare Ona Kakanfo dynasty which will continue to be directly under the command of the Generalissimo of Yorubas. The Oyo State coordinator of the OPC, Comrade Rotimi Olumo said this in a statement issued in Ibadan, the capital of […]

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Gani Adams’ installation as Aare Ona Kakanfo gets date

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

THE official installation of Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th of Yoruba Land has been fixed for the January 13 2018. This is contained in a statement issued by Femi Adepoju, the Director of Media And Communication to the Aare Designate. “The palace of the Alaafin Of Oyo, The Iku Babayeye Ikeji Orisa, Oba Lamidi […]

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Igbo group lauds Gani Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo designate

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Bonny Amadi The Igbo Youth Congress (IYC) has lauded the nomination of Otunba Gani Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland designate, urging him to deploy his position to further unite the Yoruba and Igbo people. “Chief Gani Adams deserves the new position as Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land,” the Igbo group said. In a […]

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Re: Buratai, Biafra And The Guardians Of Empire Nigeria (Part1)

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2017 0

There is the mistaken notion frequently bandied that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, the Northern oligarchy or Nigeria’s Northern region and now, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai, are opposed to any clamour for self-determination by some sections of Nigeria. These days, it is further embellished with calls for Constitutional reforms and

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OPC Debunks APC’s Claim On Members Unleashing Mayhem In Uniforms

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2015 0

  The Leaders of the Odua People’s Congress, Gani Adams has dismissed the allegation made by the National publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Lai Mohammed, that his members and other militants were seen wearing fake police and army uniforms so as to unleash mayhem on the opposition and disrupt elections. In a […]

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OPC Endorses Jonathan For Second Term

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2015 0

The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), has said that it is fully in support of the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan of the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). The national leader of the group, Mr. Ganiyu Adams, revealed this to newsmen in Lagos after a solidarity visit of its members to the President at the State […]