By Lukman OMIKUNLE
The Olota of Ota, Oba Abdul Kabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, installs Prince Adedapo Adekunle and his wife, Yewande, as Aare and Yeye Aare Bobaseto of Ottaland
Olota of Otta Honours Prince Adedapo Adekunle, Wife With Aare and Yeye Aare Bobaseto of Chieftaincy Titles
The Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof.) Abdul Kabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, has installed Prince Adedapo Adekunle and his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Yewande Adekunle, as Aare Bobaseto and Yeye Aare Bobaseto of Ottaland, respectively, in a colourful ceremony celebrating Awori tradition and cultural heritage.
The ceremony took place on Monday, October 26, at the Maridom Hotel and Suites Events Hall, Ilo Awela Road, Ota, Ogun State, after the traditional installation of the chieftaincy titles at the Ipeti Square, at the ancient Olota Palace.
Prince Adedapo Adekunle received the title of Aare Bobaseto of Ottaland, Awori Kingdom, while his wife was conferred with the title of Yeye Aare Bobaseto of Ottaland by the monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Obalanlege, Lanlege Ekun II and Arole Iganmode.
The chieftaincy honours mark a new chapter for the Adekunle family and recognise the couple’s elevated traditional status within Ottaland. The ceremony also highlighted the enduring role of traditional institutions in preserving the customs, identity and cultural heritage of the Awori people.
The colourful event attracted royal guests and other distinguished personalities who gathered to witness the installation, making it a notable occasion for the Adekunle family and the wider Awori Kingdom.
