By Olushola VICTOR
This is an exciting time for Chief Kessington Adebutu, fondly known as Baba Ijebu. Last week, in a massive ceremony, he was installed as the new Odole Oodua of Yorubaland. On Thursday, too, he celebrated his 84th birthday.
At his coronation everyone was certain he is the man for the job. After the traditional rite was performed, he received Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s blessings.
The Ooni, who had no doubt in Adebutu’s ability, explained that he was picked for the position so as to unite the Yoruba race and promote the culture.
The Odole Odua also admitted that although he had received many titles, this was special and different.
The ceremony was attended by top figures in Yorubaland. People who couldn’t make it were ably represented. Spotted at the ceremony were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Olusegun Osoba, Aare Gani Adams, Chief Dele Momodu, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, among others. Before his recent installation, however, Adebutu has been involved in selfless efforts at ensuring peace and unification of the Yoruba race.
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