The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba, Iba Gani Adams, has raised concerns over the recurring and rising supremacy tussles among Yoruba monarchs, warning that the growing trend poses a serious threat to the ethnic’s heritage, social cohesion and developmental prospects.
Speaking during 2026 Oodua Festival in front of the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Adams called for unity among traditional rulers in Yoruba land to prevent external infiltrations.
He lamented the disunity among traditional rulers in Yorubaland, describing the development as ‘ugly.”
He said: “The development threatens the cultural heritage, social cohesion and developmental prospects.”
The Generalissimo of Yoruba land added “The level of disunity is now at an alarming level. I respectfully call on all our traditional rulers to jettison the supremacy battles that are threatening to tear us apart.
“We should unite to prevent external infiltrations. We need our traditional rulers to resume speaking with one voice for the progress of Yorubaland and southwest region, rather than fighting for personal aggrandisement and interests.”
He blamed the ego fight between Yoruba monarchs on political interferences, personal rivalries which undermine the collective strength and influence of the traditional institution.
He urged political establishment, Yoruba elders and leaders to step in and mediate among traditional rulers.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
