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The newly crowned ruler also sought unity and cooperation among the people of the town and its environs.

35-yr-old prince ascends his ancestor’s throne 111 years after his progenitor’s death | Pulse Nigeria

Bayo Wahab

<h2>The 35-yr-old prince, Olusola Idris Adebowale Lamidi-Osolo, who was recently elected as the Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo, in Ogun State has been crowned as the traditional ruler of the ancient Awori kingdom.</h2>

The young monarch was formally crowned on Sunday, February 25, 2024, after nine days of traditional seclusion for the throne-ascension rites called Ipebi.

The monarch ascended the throne 111 years, after the passing of his progenitor, Olofin Asade Awope Otenibotemole I, who ruled Ado-Odo from 1879 to 1913.

The late Olofin Asade Awope and the new Olofin, Oba Idris Olusola Lamidi-Osolo.

The late Olofin Asade Awope and the new Olofin, Oba Idris Olushola Lamidi-Osolo.

Having adopted the title of Otenibotemole II, (The king who buries mischief under spread mats) and completed the seclusion rites, the new Olofin successfully ascended the vacant throne of one of the ancient settlements of the Aworis.

The ceremony, which took place at the palace was attended by dignitaries, traditional leaders, and well-wishers from across the kingdom and beyond.

While expressing his gratitude, the young monarch thanked the people of the town and visitors who graced his coronation for their unwavering support, saying their steadfast encouragement and solidarity have been instrumental in ensuring the success of the occasion.

The newly crowned ruler also sought unity and cooperation among the people of the town and its environs.

It would be recalled that the young prince from the Okewaye ruling house recently beat 14 other contestants <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/metro/35-yr-old-prince-emerges-as-oba-elect-of-ancient-awori-kingdom-in-ogun/x0hemlq">to emerge as the winner of the revered throne</a> of the Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo.

The new Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo, Oba Idris Olushola Adebowale Lamidi-Osolo [Pulse]

35-yr-old prince ascends his ancestor’s throne 111 years after his progenitor’s death

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