Olota of Otta Commended as Iloti Royal Family Welcomes Fresh Nomination for Onikosi of Osi Otta
In a gesture that underscores traditional leadership and fairness in Ota Kingdom, the Iloti Royal Family has publicly expressed gratitude to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Prof.) Abdukabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, the Olota of Otta, for initiating a fresh nomination process to fill the vacant stool of the Onikosi of Osi Otta, after first process was declared null and void as a result of irregularities during the voting process.
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 Otta 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 stool of Onikosi remains a significant traditional position within the cultural and historical fabric of Ota Kingdom, and the renewed process is expected to restore continuity and leadership to the Osi Otta quarters.
This development follows recent efforts by the Olota to strengthen traditional institutions and ensure that succession processes reflect equity and ancestral customs.
