Ondo: Kakanfo title, testimony to Gani Adams’ commitment to Yoruba nationalism

The Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu-led government and people of Ondo State have 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 by the state government at the weekend by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Yemi Olowolabi, on behalf of the government and people of Ondo State to the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, the title was described as “a rare honour bestowed on him by the great monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.
Olowolabi said: “I write to convey to you the good wishes of the people and government of Ondo State over your recent appointment as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land.
“This is a rare honour attesting to your bravery and broad minded commitment to Yoruba nationalism.”
The government said Adams, who is also a native of Arigidi Akoko in Ondo State, in the last two decades had carved a niche for himself “as a courageous advocate of cultural renaissance and a front line defender of the interest of your people”.
Stating further that “having come this far in his career as cultural revivalist and a leader of the famous Oodua Peoples Congress, no one was surprised that you have been so honoured.
“It is, therefore, our fervent prayers that God will give you the wisdom to succeed in your huge historic task of fostering unity, upholding integrity and development of Oduduwa sons and daughters.”