Gbenga Akinwande Becomes Idofoi Land’s First Aremo, Calls for House of Chiefs
The Olu of Idofoi Land, Oba Olatunji Abioro, has conferred the Aremo chieftaincy title on scholar and APC chieftain Gbenga Akinwande. The ceremony took place at the Idofoi Cultural Centre in Ogun State, making Akinwande the first person to receive the title in the community. Akinwande said he would use the honour to promote Idofoi’s interests and preserve its cultural heritage. He also spoke about the community’s historical links to migrations from the old Oyo Empire. He called on the National Assembly to consider a constitutional role for traditional institutions, including a House of Chiefs, arguing that traditional leaders should have a defined platform to contribute to national affairs.
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