Ooni To Install Sir Adebutu Keshinton As New Odole Oodua
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II in Council has concluded plans to confer the prestigious chieftaincy title of ODOLE OODUA on Sir Adebutu Adebukunola Keshington a.k.a Dodondawa.
The first of such conferments by Ooni Ogunwusi since his ascension of the throne as the 51st Ooni in the 3rd dynasty of Ife about four years ago will take place on the 19th, October 2019 at the Ile-Oodua, the Ooni’s palace, Ile-Ife.
Briefing newsmen at Ile Oodua palace of the Ooni, his spokesman, Mr Moses Olafare noted that the Odole is a special office which works closely with the Ooni in rallying the descendants of Oduduwa wherever they are in the world for unity, peace and progress of the race.
According to him, the Odole Oodua, a position once occupied by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and subsequently by Chief G.O.K Ajayi is a highly revered chieftaincy title in Yorubaland pioneered by the great Oranmiyan while he was still a Prince of Ife.
Olafare posited that like his predecessor, Sir Adebutu’s exemplary life achievements and awesome potentials for positive social transformation were a crucial factor in his consideration for the prestigious position.
“From a very humble background to a life of a successful businessman of national and international repute, a philanthropist of rare breed and a social reformer of distinction, Sir Adebutu has emerged as the most suitable candidate for the position. He hails from Iperu Remo in Ikene local government area of Ogun state, Nigeria.
“The choice of Adebutu as the Odole Oodua is also in recognition of his philanthropy, positive contributions to human development, and promotion of our prestigious cultural values and traditions as descendants of Oduduwa. The Kensington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation(KAAF) and the medical laboratory and Maternity Centre established in 2005 among other commitments to the service of the poor and other vulnerable people in the society attest to this.
“In line with the established process of filling such an important position, both the political and spiritual wings of Ile-Oodua have sought Sir Adebutu’s consent in this regard on behalf of the Ooni and he has presented his acceptance of the offer to the Arole Oodua’Olofin Adimula, the Ooni of Ife for final ratification”.
Mr Placate disclosed that all the necessary rites attached to the installation are being observed ahead of the installation ceremony.
