Buhari Congratulates New Aare Ona Kakanfo, Gani Adams

File Photo: Otunba Gani Adams

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, on his installation as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo holding on Saturday.

The Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said the President charged Adams to utilize the new position to work for security, peace and unity of the country.

He said “President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates Otunba Gani Adams, Leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress, on his investiture as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo, January 13, 2018.

“President Buhari charges Otunba Adams to use the new position to pursue worthy goals of security, peace and national unity.

“The President commends the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on the appointment of a new Aare Ona Kakanfo, who will assist him in the arduous task of leading the illustrious Yoruba people.

“President Buhari urges the new Kakanfo to bring quintessential courage, wisdom and astuteness to bear on his new office, for a more secure life for the weak, vulnerable and voiceless in the country.

The President therefore, prayed that “the Almighty God will grant the Aare Ona Kakanfo a favourable reign.”