Ooni Congratulates Oba Mayowa Aroloye On Emergence As New Owa Of Idanre 

The Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Mayowa Aroloye, on his emergence as the new Owa of Idanre Kingdom in Ondo State, offering ancestral blessings and prayers for a successful and prosperous reign.

The Ooni’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Media Officer, Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare.

The Ooni, in his congratulatory message, described Oba Aroloye’s ascension to the revered throne of his forebears as a significant development for the people of Idanre, expressing optimism that his reign would usher in greater peace, unity, progress and development in the ancient kingdom.

The Ooni, who is also the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), noted that the institution of traditional leadership remains a vital pillar in preserving the cultural heritage, values and identity of the Yoruba race, stressing the need for royal fathers to continue playing active roles in promoting peaceful coexistence, community development and cultural preservation.

Ooni Ogunwusi expressed confidence in the new monarch’s ability to apply dynamism to traditional leadership and progeressively steer the affairs of Idanre Kingdom towards greater accomplishments, while sustaining the rich historical and cultural legacy of the community inherited from his forebears.

He further offered prayers and ancestral blessings for Oba Aroloye, seeking divine guidance, wisdom, sound health and the strength to discharge the enormous responsibilities associated with his new position.

The Ooni also emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration among traditional rulers across Yorubaland, noting that collective efforts by royal fathers would further strengthen the traditional institution and promote the advancement of the Yoruba race.

Welcoming the Owa of Idare elect into the National Council of Nigerian Traditional Rulers and Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council under his leadership, Ooni Ogunwusi wished the new Owa of Idanre a peaceful, fulfilling and impactful reign, praying that his time on the throne would be remembered for remarkable achievements, prosperity and the overall wellbeing of his people.

Idanre, established by a prince from Ile-Ife was historically known as Ufe Oke (or Ife Oke, meaning “Ifes atop the hills”), representing a mountain fortress and spiritual extension of ancient Ile-Ife. The monarch; Owa of Idanre was among 51 traditional kings of the Yoruba race recommended by then Arole Odududwa Olofin Adimula, late Ooni Adesoji Tadenikawo Aderemi to the Brithish colonial government of Nigeria in the mid 1930s at the request of the then colonial head of government of Nigeria.