Ooye of Iwoye-Ketu Inducted into Yewa Traditional Council of Obas
The Ooye of Iwoye-Ketu in Imeko-Afon Local Governemnt of Ogun State,, Oba (Sir) Isaac Adegbenro Oyero (Adekiluroju – Ada Paako II), was formally inducted into the Yewa Traditional Council of Obas at Ilaro today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
The well-attended council meeting, presided over by the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, drew the presence of eminent traditional rulers from across Yewaland, who warmly welcomed the Ooye into their esteemed fold.
During the ceremony, Kabiyesi Onidofa was invited to offer prayers. He prayed for long life, good health, and a prosperous reign for the Ooye of Iwoye-Ketu, while also invoking divine progress and development for the ancient town.
In a symbolic gesture of honour and fraternity, the Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Olanite, personally ushered the Ooye to his seat within the council chamber.
The occasion was marked by glowing tributes to the Ooye’s generosity, benevolence, and steadfast commitment to unity. In his address, the Olu of Ilaro underscored the importance of harmony and cooperation, particularly between traditional rulers and their chiefs. He urged the chiefs of Iwoye-Ketu to rally round their monarch and uphold his reign with loyalty and devotion.
Other royal fathers present also extended words of prayer, solidarity, and goodwill to Oba Adegbenro Oyero, wishing him a peaceful, impactful reign, and a safe return journey for himself and his entourage.
Prince Abel Adekunle Babatunde, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Monarch told nigerianecho.com.ng that the induction not only reinforces the bonds of brotherhood among Yewa traditional institutions, but also heralds a new dawn of progress and cooperation for Iwoye-Ketu under the leadership of Oba Adegbenro.
