…between personal religious convictions and the cultural expectations attached to traditional leadership in Yoruba society.

…the new monarch, saying these would be necessary as he takes on the responsibilities of traditional leadership. He also appealed to the people to support the new Ajeh and put the interest of Ekwuoma above personal differences. Paying tribute to the late monarch, Njokede described his 18-year reign as a period of servic…

…under the leadership of the Ooni of Ife. Those responsibilities exposed me to broader traditional leadership and governance issues, which have strengthened my capacity as a monarch. Can you explain the historical and cultural significance of Isheri? Isheri is regarded as the cradle of the Awori people. Our progenitor,…

…authorities has deprived the community of socio-economic development and effective traditional leadership. He appealed to the government to formally recognise him as the Aresaadu of Iresaadu and immediately halt what he described as moves to commence another nomination process for the stool. The monarch maintained that…

…the Obi of Onitsha as a man of destiny whose life has redefined the institution of traditional leadership through humility, wisdom, and service. The governor noted that the celebration marked not only the monarch's 85th birthday but also more than two decades on the throne, as both milestones coincided. Sanwo-Olu comme…