The people are mostly Muslims and Christians while some are still traditional religionists. The next Oba that got the Certificate did two years after Oore. The Omuya royal family produced the late Oba Popoola. There are records which state that the pelupelus held before then were often held in Ado-Ekiti under the Ewi, meetings where the Obas never met, because tradition forbade Obas from looking into each others eyes in Yorubaland prior to the arrival of the British. The Ekiti people are one of the largest historical subgroups of the larger Yoruba people of West Africa, located in Nigeria. The Imuya royal family has served their term as they produced the late Oba and its now Odunlade family. List of Local Government Areas and Towns in Ekiti State. The Ajero of Ijero 3. Since this time that Iye was formed from the name of the parent town, Iyekere, the name has never been changed. There are said to be 132 Kings among them. This is a town of honesty and purity. In 2019, the late Oba Adedapo Popoola, who was the king of Otun Ekiti, joined his ancestor and since then the throne has been vacant. It is located between longitudes 4051 and 50451 East of the Greenwich meridian and latitudes 70151 and 8051 north of the Equator. Your email address will not be published. Now, the problem is that there is no number 3. Their installation and coronation are performed with solemn and lengthy rites which set them apart, thereafter living an ordered ceremonial existence, secluded in their palaces, subjected to the many rituals of court and approached only with infinite respect. There has never been any rancour, fight or court case on how the Oore stool is filled when it is vacant. They did not include the Ewi, the Deji and the Ogoga, to mention a few. What was your journey to the throne like? The homogeneous nature of Ekiti confers on the state some uniqueness among the states of the federation. Your culture determines your progress in life. The name Ekiti is a derivation of an earlier term, Okiti, which means "Hilly" in Yoruba, as characterized by the generally hilly terrain of the areas which the Ekiti inhabit. During the period of Oores absence in Ekiti Land, the idea of Ekiti Council of Obas became moribund and as a matter of fact no meeting of the council was held throughout the period due to lack (absence) of leadership. After his extensive tour of this unit between October 1899 and February 1900, he established the Ekiti Council of Obas and Oore was made the President. This community is strongly embedded in the foundation of Ifa oracle, that is why as a stool, it is the Ifa oracle that determines who will be an oba. The Oore of Otun, H.R.H. Note that this list of all Yoruba Obas was published in the Nigerian Tribune on the 6th of May, 1987. No matter your educational level, no matter the amount of wealth you have, your identity and your culture are very important. Ekiti men are predominantly farmers but women engage in trading. What major festivals do you have in Otun Ekiti and what are the benefits? This lasted until a rebellion in 1876 followed by a prolonged war between the Yoruba states, in which the Ekitis combined forces with the Ijeshas and some Akoko towns as a clan confederation known as the Ekiti Parapo to resist Ibadan rule, led by Chief Fabunmi of Oke-Imesi and Chief Ogedengbe of Ijeshaland. It is an agrarian community; we are mostly farmers and civil servants. The dialect generally transients into Ijesha speech towards the west beyond the Effon ridge, and into Igbomina in the north and northwest towards the town of Omu Aran, both of which still fall within the Central Yoruba Continuum. This was as a result of the peace treaty, which the Oba of Benin entered into with the Alafin of Oyo. Ekiti settlements transferred to the Ondo and Owo regions under colonial Nigeria. Chinko Ekun __ Party Animal The pre-eminence of Oore among Yoruba Obas was further attested to by the fact that between 1578 and 1608, Otun was made the boundary between the Old Oyo Empire and Benin Kingdoms. Everything you say is sanctioned. No Fakes News. List of Obas in Yoruba land (Ranking of Yoruba Monarchs). I gained admission to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, to study Economics from 1987 to 1991. From these five houses, what we do is to rotate. Today, there is a link between Ife Ooni and Otun Oore, it is a spiritual link. His son, grandson and now his great-grandson, Ewuare II were traditional rulers of Benin in modern-day Nigeria. They have their own unique traditional way of: Dressing, Dancing, Festival,religion and other ways of life. Otun EkitiThe one of the most sought-after Yoruba actors, Odunlade Adekola is set to be crowned as a king in his home town, Otun Ekiti in Ekiti State. I stayed there for about 20 years for dredging and construction. HISTORY OF IYE EKITI Iye Ekiti which came to be around 603AD originated from Iyekere, like other Yoruba towns, in Ile-ife, the cradle of all Yorubas. He again led the same team on behalf of the 16 Ekiti Obas to sign the treat abolishing slave trade and human sacrifice with Lagos Government on September 29th, 1886. HRM, Oba Samuel Adara Aderiye JP. Oritse Femi ___ Shine Ekiti Public Service Information System EPSIS. Prince Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo is from Ile Eye Aba Ruling Dynasty, Otun Ekiti in Mobaland. : (1) The Owore of Otun, (2) The Ajero of Ijero, (3) The Ewi of Ado and (4) The . Throughout this period, either Benin or Oyo Empire never conquered Otun. The communities influenced by their locations include Otun (Moba land) that speaks a dialect close to the one spoken by the Igbominas in Kwara State. The next Oba that got the Certificate did two years after Oore. This is informed and influenced by their spatial locations, especially the border communities to other states. I will be here for life and I will not want my community to suffer. They sought to combine the Ekiti kingdoms of the region into a single administrative unit against resistance by the Ekiti people, who preferred local autonomy. We have a lot of taboos; first and foremost, we have a spiritual tree in our palace called, Igi Okikan, which is dreaded, because anybody that holds it and gives false testimony or lies gets instant judgment. Furthermore, references to the Oore in the Ifa oracle only state that the Oore was also an Ifa follower, whereas the same Ifa section mentions that Ado-Ekiti is the home (or abode) of Ifa, which invariably made the Oore an adherent like any other while the Ewi is a custodian of the Ifa religion. The big news now is that popular Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola, who is from Iletun royal family in Otun Ekiti has been tipped as the new Oba of the town. He heads the historic Eweka dynasty of the Great Benin Empire. ADO EKITI: Omo Ado Oora Amukara sabe ewuje, Ikara se meji i temi lukoko, Ado mei yunle oni kobe osilo monu. Just like every major subethnic division in Yorubaland. Falegan, therefore, remarked thus: "How did the Oore become a king, if he was neither a son of Oduduwa nor his lieutenant? Deep down the historical facts, if Ooni is taken as number 1 then Olowu should be recognised as number 2 because Owu kingdom was originated after the creation of Ile Ife. The founder of Ikun-Ekiti left Ile-Ife with sixteen quarters when the sons of Oduduwa were leaving Ile-Ife in quest of their individual towns. Despite its comparatively large geographical spread, Ekiti remains relatively uniform within the areas where it is spoken. My father, Prince Samuel Adebowale Adeagbo, was my greatest benefactor apart from God almighty. One of the lessons learnt during the Kiriji wars by Ekiti Obas was that the military might of Ibadan was a function of their numerical superiority in the battle field. 5. Moba is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers congratulates OORE OF OTUN-EKITI on the occasion of his Coronation Anniversary coming up on 22nd Nov - 27th. The Imuya royal family has served their term as they produced the late Oba and its now Odunlade family. INOGS ft TONZO ___ Every Day 1. The talented actor was born on 31 December 1978 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The role of Oore amongst the Ekiti Obas throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries was that of constructive and effective leadership. Around Akure, elevations drop to around 360m. The founder was a very powerful warrior prince from Iremo ruling House of Ile-Ife in Babasigidi quarter. Due to a controversy between the Northern Government and the administration of Major Reeves Tucker, the territories of Otun, Obo, Ishan, Aiyede and Ikole were carved out of the South and then merged with the territories of Northern Nigeria. It is like our own Christmas. Only a few days ago, a letter came from the Seventh Day Adventist Church with headquarters in Maryland, USA, that they want to establish a college of nursing here. We have a traditional sacrifice and that is why it is number one. The Ekiti have ever since settled in their present location. The final movement to the battlefront took off from Otun Ekiti. Following the return of Otun town to the Ekiti Division in 1936, the council of Ekiti Obas was re-introduced in the form of the Pelupelu (whose name was derived from "Pe Olu" i.e. What have you attracted to the community? Such outcrops can be seen in places at Aramoko, Efon-Alaiye, Ikere-Ekiti, Igbara-odo and Okemesi-Ekiti among others. Each had a senior Oba superintending over its territory. HRH. The kingmakers have also been warned against violating the State Chieftaincy Law and due process in the selection of the next monarch for the town. , About Us | Advertise | Promote Music/Video | Contact Us And every step taken would get the approval of the state governor, Dr Fayemi. Oonirisa!!!!! The controversy between the Northern Government and the administration of Major Turcker led to the carving away of Otun, Obo, Ishan, Ayede and Ikole and their merger with the Northern Nigeria. History has it that at a time during his stay at Ile-Ife, Oduduwa mysteriously went blind and efforts to restore his sight proved abortive. Click here to start now. This doesnt mean that other Yoruba monarchs arent powerful or influential. We play roles that are most effective because of our affinity to the grassroots. The kingmakers have also been warned against violating the State Chieftaincy Law and due process in the selection of the next monarch for the town. On 27 April 2007, Olurin was replaced by Tope Ademiluyi. I was based in Canada with my family and I shuttled between Canada and Nigeria as a dredging and construction expert. He has been chosen by his royal family to represent them. Oore was the first Oba in Ekiti land to be presented with a Certificate of Honour by His Majesty King George VI in 1947. Oore himself and the most of his chiefs were always at the warfront to encourage other Obas and to ensure that their subjects were not carried into bondage. Otun-Ekiti Youth Forum has rejected the selection of Prince Adekunle Adeagbo as the new Oore of Mobaland. The people of Okeako, Irele, Omuo-Oke speaks a dialect similar to that of Ijumus in Kwara/Kogi States. The big news now is that popular Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola, who is from Iletun royal family in Otun Ekiti has been tipped as the new Oba of the town. Change your mentality and follow the right thing, How will Ooni be number one when he is not among the list of children of oranmiyan. What are the main occupations of your people? This myth of origin is a valuable source of history that has its own limitations because of the fallibility of human memory. The early Ekiti country is divided into 16 districts (and it has been maintained to this day), each with its own Owa or King (Owa being a generic term amongst them) of which four are supreme, viz. In the South, the vegetation is primarily Tropical hardwood forest, while a mixed/derived type savannah can be observed in the northern peripheries. Reports say he was being tipped to become a king of his town. The mix-up in the name of the MFB is not deliberate. Otherwise, if the Oore is an Obatala follower who survived as a native entity that Oduduwa met at Ile-Ife and subsequently integrated, he could not promote himself in tradition above the new dynasty of Oduduwa and his sons in Yorubaland. The paramount ruler of Mobaland, in a statement at Otun Ekiti on Sunday, titled, 'Erelu Bisi Fayemi to bag chieftaincy title,' urged Nigerians to celebrate with the governor's wife on the . All rights reserved. A pall of controversy enveloped the announcement Monday of the demise of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, and the appointment of his successor, Prince Tsola Emiko. Few days ago, there were rumours that Some ruling houses had raised the alarm that the kingmakers allegedly assembled themselves in a secret location to select one of the contestants for the stool without carrying the government along. I was asked to submit my name, which I did, and we were six contestants from the Ile Iya Aba Ruling Family. We do not welcome Fake News, that are undoubtedly intended to misinform or tarnish reputations of public figures. This resulted in the killing of the Ajele and some of his men at Imesi Igbodo. Catholic Laity Council President: Engr Lucas Dele Orubuloye Secretary: Mr Vincent Jegede, KSM Chaplain: Fr Augustine Fadola. He was a retired senior executive in UAC before he went into politics in 1979 under the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria and was an ardent follower of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He is also one of the most influential figures in Nigeria and he recently married Queen Morenike Naomi Oluwaseyi, a prophetess. The Omuya royal family produced the late Oba Popoola. He has been chosen by his royal family to represent them. Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Disposition List Of Traditional Rulers As At 1st July, 2012, Ekiti Public Service Information System EPSIS, HRM, Oba (Dr) James Adedapo Popoola CON,JP, Odundun I, HRM, Oba (Dr) Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi II CON, JP, HRM, Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewole II, OFR, JP, HRM, Oba (Dr) Emmanuel Adesanya Aladejare, HRM, Oba Oluwole Ademolaju Adugbole III KSJ, OON JP, HRM, Oba Ayodele Adetunji Ajayi, JP Aweloye II, HRM, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, HRM, Oba ( Justice) John Ademola Ajakaiye JP, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Adebanji Olarewaju Adeleye, HRH, Oba Jonathan Olufemi Alade Odundun II, HRH, Oba Joseph Olukayode Adeyemi Akinola, HRH, Oba Adesanya Oyebade Oluwagbamigbe II, HRH, Oba Theophilous Bejide Adegoke Ogunbiyi, HRH. COUNCIL. The actor who is from Iletun royal family in Otun Ekiti has reportedly been tipped as the new Oba of the town. The homogeneous nature of Ekiti confers on the state some uniqueness among the states of the federation. Some say that the Oba of Benin, or Omo NOba, is the highest traditional ruler in Nigeria as he wields influence over the Edo people and is a popular figure in Nigeria. It is that Oloore that over the years became Oore of Otun Ekiti. By that, I mean, there are a number of Obas that falls into number 3. This is our traditional strength. Its capital/headquarters is situated in a town known as Otun. Ekiti State is generally an upland zone, with elevations being generally above 450m throughout. This period can conveniently be classified as the period before, during and after the Kiriji wars. He . The People The Ekitis, whose ancestors migrate from Ile-Ife as a people, form one of the largest ethnic groups in Yorubaland. Are you satisfied with the place and role of traditional rulers in Nigeria? Popular movie star, Odunlade Adekola, a native of Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State but based in Abeokuta is set to become the next king of his hometown according to multiple sources. After the meeting, the Governor together with all the Yoruba Obas took a group photograph in which 12 of the Obas sat in the front row on the right hand side of the Governor was the Ooni of Ife, Oba of Benin and Ewi of Ado. So, the taboo is that you dont come to the palace and tell lies. I am a member of the World Dredging Association in America, I am a member of the Dredging Association in Nigeria and I have been able to know different cultures and these have aided me in what I am doing today on the throne as Oore of Otun and paramount ruler of Mobaland with 13 kingdoms. He was a retired senior executive in UAC before he went into politics in 1979 under the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria and was an ardent follower of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He proceeded to further his education and in May 2018 he received a degree in Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Lagos. It is an undiluted and very strong tradition. He said he was interested in becoming the king but he was not accepted because it is not the turn of his family to produce the king." Meanwhile, Odunlade Adekola has refused to say anything concerning that . Once a person holds that tree and confesses and does not do the right thing, within seven days, the person will die. Our backend team helps with the entire process. 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The Olomu of Ilomu-Ekiti is a recognized chieftaincy to which the Provision of the Chiefs Law Cap. According to our source, said, its the turn of Odunlade family to produce the next Oba of the town because its rotational. Oni s number 1, Alaafin is number 2. The people of Ekiti West and Efon-Alaaye local government areas, that is, the Efon Alaaye and Okemesi communities speak a similar dialect to that of Ijesas of Osun State. Not now. The five ruling houses in Otun Ekiti are: Iyaba, Iletun, Imuya, Obajewu and Odo Imo. No wonder Alaafin and Ooni Sijuade were not in good terms during their life time. After the compulsory national service in Warri, I stayed back there in the Niger Delta for close to 20 years. They are Ile Oba Jeu, Ile Itun, Ile Imoro, Ile Imoya and Ile Iya Aba. Many of his fans would not know that the versatile Yoruba actor is not native of Abeokuta but only based there. Traditional institutions should be organised in a way that we will have roles to play for the peace and development of our country. All along, while growing up, did anything happen that showed you would become a king? Privacy Policy | Disclaimer/DMCA | Copyright, DJ Zeal Best of Rema Beamer x Quarantine X Iwotago Mixtape, NEWS:Eid al-Fitr: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays. Accessibility Help. It was later returned to Ekiti division of Ondo province after much agitation from the people to the government". In fact, the relationship between them was a special one, transcending that of father and son relationship. During the Kiriji wars, Oores recognition as the leader of Ekiti Obas was affirmed by Reverend Charles Philip, the messenger4 to C.A. The people of Ekiti are hard-working , upright, studious and very articulate. The area enjoys a tropical climate with two distinct seasons, these are the rainy season - which lasts from April to October - and the dry season which commences in late November and ends in March. Irun, Ogbagi, Ese and Eriti in the Akoko region, as well as some towns in Kwara State, are also culturally Ekiti, although belong in other states today. They are classified as a Central Yoruba group, alongside the Ijesha, Igbomina, Yagba and Ifes. They are also the titular heads of all religious sets in their kingdoms. 3. It is located between longitudes 4051 and 50451 East of the Greenwich meridian and latitudes 70151 and 8051 north of the Equator. The Governor Kayode Fayemi-led government of Ekiti State has approved the appointment of Prince Adekunle Adeagbo from Ile-Iyaba Ruling House of Otun-Ekiti as the new Oore of Mobaland, succeeding Oba James Adeyemi Popoola, who joined his ancestors on October 21, 2019. The current Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Adetunji died recently. The sixteen quarters are called "Ikun Merindinlogun" with the Onikun as their paramount ruler. Ekiti Catholic Diocesan Catechists Association President: Catechist Francis Adeusi Secretary: Catechist Augustine Fele Director: Fr James Ogunrnoroti 4. After my predecessor, Oba Adedapo Popoola, went to be with his ancestors in 2019, there was an order from the state government that it was the turn of the next ruling house, Ile Iya Aba, to produce the next Oore. This, according to history was how Oore derived his name. Related Pages. I will say kingship is a divine purpose with a lot of sacrifice. He was the recognized spokesman and leader for all Ekiti Obas. And one of the advantages Odunlade have over others candidate is his closeness to the governor of the state. Very soon, by the grace of God, Dangote is coming to open a sugarcane factory here, because we have the same belt with Bacita that produces sugarcane for Dangote. Meanwhile, the truth is, Odunlade was born and bred in Abeokuta but he is from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. This led Fabunmi to seek the support of prominent Obas and notable men of Ijesha, Ekiti, Akoko and Igbomina countries to fight the impending war. Temperature ranges between 21C and 28C with high humidity. In a report, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, declared the answer to that question, that the Ooni of Ife remains the number one monarch in Yoruba land and should be given the honour as the number one paramount ruler in the Yoruba culture. Egba consists of Egba Alake, Owu kingdom rule by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oke-Ona and Gbagura. I called him my benefactor because he ensured that I had qualitative education. Who is the richest king in Ekiti? We were three boys from my mother. Meanwhile, the truth is, Odunlade was born and bred in Abeokuta but he is from Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. URGENT NEWS: Earn US Dollars directly paid to your account; Nigerians can now earn up to $14,000- $17,000 (12 million+) profiting from premium domain names. Moneyfem: ORIKI OF ALL TOWNS IN EKITI. It gave me exposure to Nigeria Agip Oil, Mobil Producing and Total. Aside ranking the above Yoruba traditional rulers, a list which was gathered in 1931 showed the royal kings of the Yoruba kingdom, with over 54 Obas entitled to wear the crown in Yoruba-land. The Head of the Kingmakers in Ilomu Ekiti Kingdom, Chief J.O. Reports say he was being tipped to become a king of his town. The Owore of Otun(Oore of Otun-Ekiti) 2. Fact is sacred, opinion is freeAlakes ranking was premised on the Government Gazette of the Colony of Lagos dated February 20, 1903, page 100, paragraph 16. The Alaafin of Oyo is dead at age 83. Law of Ekiti State (2012) applies, he said. To the glory of God, we have installed a lot of chiefs. The attempt by the British colonists to impose a sole native authority in Ekitiland in pursuit of their indirect rule policy failed because of the rejection of the supremacy theory among Ekiti Obas.
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