As part of the celebration marking the 50th coronation anniversary, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo has conferred historical title on a prominent Oyo indigene. The chieftaincy title of Ayedero of Yoruba Land was conferred on Politician, and businessman Hon Shina Abiola Peller, member of the Federal House of Representative representing the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency in Oyo state. In his appointment letter to Hon. Shina Abiola Peller, His Imperial Majesty, the permanent Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. The Custodian of Yoruba Culture and Tradition and the King of Yorubas said, “The Alaafin from time immemorial is the king and head of Yoruba Nation. He is the only King in Yorubaland who can confer chieftaincy title to a worthy man or woman to cover the whole of Yorubaland”. The Alaafin further stated that any person that could be conferred with a title that covers the whole of Yorubaland must be of impeccable character. Against the backdrop of the principle enunciated above, Alaaafin stated he has in consultation with the Oyomesi, the traditional cabinet of the Alaafin, who are the kingmakers rigorously ascertained the character, business acumen, Philanthropy, and public dispositions of Hon. Shina Abiola Peller, as Ayedero of Yorubaland, found him worthy as thoroughbred Yorubaman who is a culturally inclined and traditionally oriented personality that can wear the toga of Yoruba royalty and to be a promoter of the institution of Chieftaincy.
In his acceptance letter, Hon. Peller felicitated with His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III on the 50th anniversary of his ascension to his forefathers’ throne. He praised Iku baba Yeye whom he described as his father, as an encyclopedia of the Yoruba race’s culture and traditions and a bridge-builder in Nigeria. The New Ayedero of Yorubaland (The one that brings peace and prosperity to his people) Hon Shina Abiola Peller from Iseyin, Oyo State is a Nigerian entrepreneur, Politician, Industrialist, and a Member of the 9th National Assembly. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Aquila Group of Companies and Club Quilox. Hon. Shina Peller is an exceptional philanthropist who is selfless in many ways. He is a patron of several local and international charities.
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