The government also said Gani Adams in the last two decades, had carved a niche for himself as a courageous advocate of cultural renaissance. The Rotimi Akeredolu led government and people of Ondo State have described the choice of Dr Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo as testimony to his bravery and broad- minded commitment to Yoruba nationalism.In a congratulatory letter issued by the state government at the weekend, by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Yemi Olowolabi, on behalf of “government and people of Ondo state” to the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, the Kakanfo title was described as “a rare honour bestowed on him by the great monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi” Olowolabi said “I write to convey to you the good wishes of the people and government of Ondo State over your recent appointment as the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land. “This is a rare honour attesting to your bravery and broad minded commitment to Yoruba nationalism.
