Adams Urged To Protect Yorubaland From Herdsmen

Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP’s) candidate in Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Oyo State, in 2015 general election, Yusuff Kunle, has congratulated Otunba Gani Adams on his installation as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland.

He urged him to ensure protection of Yoruba territories from Fulani herdsmen and others.

Yusuff said the installation of Adams was timely and significant for unity and protection of Yoruba nation.

The politician, who is the chairman of Trustee Concern Initiatives for Community and Social Development, a non-government organisation (NGO) caring for the less privileged across the six geo-political zones, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Borno State, who traced the history of past Aare Ona Kakanfo to the time of Latosa, said the Fulani could have invaded Yorubaland, but for the efforts of the then Aare Ona Kakanfo.

The PDP stalwart, in a statement by his media assistant, Olamilekan Oke, said the choice of Adams as Aare Ona kakanfo was an indication that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi II, appreciated hard work, self-sacrifice and commitment of Gani Adams to the development and unity of Yoruba nation.

He noted that as the leader of Oodua, Aare Onakakanfo fought battles on behalf of the Yoruba and enjoined Adams to sustain the legacies.

Yusuff said: “Aare Ona kakanfo has always been there for the Yoruba nation in a time of distress. We can imagine what could have happened to Yoruba land if Aare Latosa didn’t perform the role he performed during his time. If he did not secure the outskirts of Osogbo, the Fulani could have invaded Yoruba land and our Obas could have been using the title of Emir now.

“The role of Aare Ona Kakanfo is very significant and Gani Adams, being a good Yoruba son, at a youthful age, has taken over the challenge of defending Yoruba nation. For recognition of his selflessness and commitment to the Yoruba nation, Alafin Iku Babayeye has taken the right decision by installing Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo. He is the right choice. It’s an indication that youths can play significant roles if given a chance. My advice to him is to protect Yoruba territories from terrorism, especially from the herdsmen. Our people must be ready to defend themselves from the menace of herdsmen. We are not agents of anarchy, but if you want peace, you must work for it.”