OPC LEADER BECOMES THE 15TH AARE ONA KAKANFO OF YORUBA LAND...

The National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Chief Gani Adams, has been appointed as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.

The OPC leader had never left anyone in doubt of his resolve to fight for the interest of Yoruba race. He stated, on Tuesday, that he would use his new position to promote the Yoruba culture and fight the cause of the Yoruba race. 'Describing himself as a fighter'.

He, however, said he would moderate his radicalism.

“In Yorubaland, particularly in the old Oyo Empire, the position of the Aare Ona Kakanfo has always been a significant one. Most men given the title were war generals. 

“Otunba Gani Adams’ appointment comes after the demise of the last occupant of the office, Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12 election, who died in incarceration in 1998.