The Olota of Ota.
By : Peace Udugba.
In a move that highlights traditional leadership and fairness in the Ota Kingdom, the Iloti Royal Family has publicly expressed appreciation to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Prof.) Abdukabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, the Olota of Ota, for initiating a fresh nomination process to fill the vacant stool of the Onikosi of Osi-Ota.
The previous selection process was declared null and void due to irregularities during the voting, prompting the call for a new, transparent exercise.
In a formally signed letter addressed to the monarch, the royal family hailed the Olota’s decision as a reflection of his deep commitment to justice, transparency, and the continued development of the Osi Ota community.
“We commend your fatherly and leadership role in giving us a second chance to conduct a new nomination process,” the letter reads in part. “Your wise decision reflects your commitment to fairness and the well-being of our community.”
Signed by Prince Hassan Raimi, Royal Secretary, and Prince Ismail O. Ashade, Head of the Iloti Royal Family, the statement emphasized the family’s readiness to ensure a fair and inclusive nomination. It further stated their intention to work collaboratively with the Olota’s palace and the newly appointed regent of Osi Otta to guarantee a smooth and successful process.
The Iloti Royal Family pledged to communicate the official date of the nomination process in due course and reaffirmed their commitment to traditional protocols and communal harmony.
The Onikosi stool remains a significant traditional title within the cultural and historical heritage of Ota Kingdom. The renewed nomination process is expected to restore leadership and continuity to the Osi-Ota quarters.
This development aligns with the Olota’s ongoing efforts to strengthen traditional institutions and ensure that succession processes uphold equity, transparency, and ancestral customs.
