Akinrogun Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Chief Kazeem Adewale Hamzat has urged Yoruba monarchs to support the cultural promotion ideals of the Aare Ona kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, saying the Yoruba generallissimo remains the symbol of Yoruba unity and peace.
Speaking shortly after the just concluded Oodua Festival in Ile Ife, Osun state, Chief Hamzat stated also that the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF) under Iba Gani Adams has made remarkable impact by transforming the cultural promotion activities by celebrating over 30 cultural festivals across Yoruba land. Chief Hamzat maintained also that cultural promotion activities remain the only way to sustain the cultural identity of Yoruba race.
“Yoruba are losing a lot as we continue to abandon our culture and tradition. But God has really blessed our race by using our father and leader, Iba Gani Adams, who uses the OFF to correct the wrong impression and also change the narratives positively The Akinrogun Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land also vowed to support the progressive ideology of the stool, insisting that by virtue of his new position, it is his responsibility to protect the interest of the office and stool of the Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land.
“My desire to strengthen the bond of unity and peace in Yoruba land remains unshaken. I am committed to the ideals of the Yoruba race and it is my conviction to raise the bar of service for Yoruba land. “I will continue to be a good ambassador of Yoruba race and my commitment to the revered stool of Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land is next to none.”