Tag: Yoruba Tradition

Supreme Court delivers judgement on Orimolusi seat. Fresh contest to reveal new Ijebu King in 27 years

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After many years of legal tussle, the Supreme Court of Nigeria today laid to rest the litigation battle that has enmeshed the crowning of a new King in the ancient town of Ijebu Igbo. The Supreme Court upholds the judgement of the Appeal Court where it ruled that the King makers in consonance with the […]

Local History: Traditional leadership and Chieftaincy in Ota Nigeria

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Traditional Chiefs in Ota play a role in maintaining local cultures and traditions in Ota, Nigeria. Many also form the group of Kingmakers who select the traditional ruler, or Oba, of Ota: the Olota of Ota. Chiefly positions are hereditary. When a traditional chief dies, his or her family lineage performs rites and then meets to determine the new chief. […]