Continuing he said, We therefore believe that the Kogi State Government should not get involved in an issue that is not unconnected with the matter in courts of the land. Much like the totality of the language itself, this aspect has not been unaffected by the waves of civilisation or coexistence with other cultures. The Igemo 2. Food and Delicacies Announcing the demise of the first class traditional ruler in Kabba on Sunday, the Obadofin of Oweland, Chief Mike Yusuff, said he died on May 21. While stating the names and dates of some of the Obaros that reigned, died and were buried in the Palace, he mentioned Obaro Baba Mokelu, (1870) Obaro Baba Ajinuhi, (1870), Obaro Baba Gbayero Ajibohokun, (1923) Obaro Atikekerejolu Oluyori,(1928) and Obaro Obamudi Olu Owe Arokoyo, (1932). All rights reserved. The Obaro of Kabba (2nd left) taking his oath of office, Adamawa: Mysteries behind Ari's declaration should be exposed - Ex-INEC commissioner, Escalation of ethno-religious politics disturbing Prof Jinadu, Buhari will inaugurate Kano-Kaduna road next month - Fashola, Nasarawa residents protest over outrageous electricity billing, 20 P.O.W Mafemi Crescent, Utako District, Abuja. The only dissenting clan would be brought on board. The Speaker, Mathew Kolawole explained that his decision to lead a delegation to Bellos country home was to thank him for the good thing he did by appointing the new Obaro. Kabba people are referred to as Owe people. -new yam festival That is the reason Kabba town is today referred to as Kabba Oloke Meta which means (Kabba with three mountains). The place they finally chose is the Kabba we have today. There have been problems in the past. Who stole the body of Omirenya from Sacred Heart Hospital, Abeokuta? In 1998, he was presented the prestigious National honours Officer of the Order of the Niger OON by the Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo. Oba Michael Olobayo was the Chairman of Okun Area Traditional Council. This is a form of beans cake but it is fried with palm kernel oil. Obaro Of Kabba Dancing to Okun Music - YouTube A short video of Obaro of kabba in Kogi state dancing to Okun Music sang in Owe dialect.#Obaro #Kabba #yoruba A short video of Obaro of. Greetings If any man developed interest in a girl and intends to marry her, he starts by giving her gift items in a bid to get her to like him. Other local delicacies are akara gbado, didin kolo, bobolo, tankelekan and many more. The Obaro is produced by the Ilajo Royal Family in Kabba, Odolu people produce the Obadofin and Otu produces the Obajemu. 1903. It is important to note though that the Prince who finally arrived Kabba was not the same as started the journey. -Egun festival Kabba kingdom is divided into three major communities with a total of 14 clans: Jump==============> t All rights reserved. The wrong appointment of Chief Daniel Aka, who hailed from Idogba family of Kabba was challenged and opposed, because it was made from outside the traditional home of the throne and stool of the Obaro of Kabba, which is in the Ilajo Royal Family. Since they were hunters and not tourists, I see no reason they will travel from Ile-Ife to Kabba (over 4hrs by car) just to hunt; considering there were no other means of transportation other than trekking at that time. The elders of Kabba were said to sought diabolical help to combat the invaders. -ibo tita Bello indicated that the coronation would, The Kogi State High Court, sitting in Lokoja has granted an order of interlocutory injunction, restraining Chief Solomon Owoniyi from parading himself as the Obaro of Kabba. Festivals and memorable days He said their joy stemmed from the fact that the appointment of a new Obaro was always characterised by violence, leading to loss of lives. Due to the distance and ageing, the first Odide (Saudi Prince) died, his son (Odide II) took over and died along the line as well. Their second settlement was called Katu because that was where they first offloaded. He climbed the throne in 2018 after the demise of Oba Michael Olobayo (Obaro Ero Il). The Obaro of Kabba in Kogi State, Oba Michael Olobayo has died, aged 71 years. The rock is said to be there till date. He participated in the one year compulsory National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) in Niger State. Family, friends, and others are asking about what happened to the body of Joel Agbor Omirenya that was kept in the morgue of Sacred Heart, a Catholic Hospital in Lantoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State. -rgb Good Afternoon ===> Khn This is to prove to the girls parents that he is serious and financially stable enough to cater for their daughter. According to the statement, the newly appointed Obaro is from the suburban village of Odolu, which is a separate settlement outside Kabba with its own ruler, a Second Class Chief. Popolo Good Evening =====> Kurl Obadofin also called for prayers for the late ruler, members of his immediate family and the town in general. They also wear longer red caps than the Igemo to show their supremacy. This is a very common delicacy among Kabba people and it is prepared with beans. I finished primary education in 1970. The final burrial rites of the late Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Okun Traditional Council will be concluded this weekend. Culture is dynamic; there is no conflict. They include *No More 'Shebi' and 'But I wan'>>> Obaro of Kabba in Kogi State, also known as Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I, Oba Dele Awoniyi, tells GBENGA ODOGUN about Kabba, its relationship with Ile-Ife, regarded as the spiritual homeland. Oba Michael Olobayo ruled for thirty years and seven months before he died after a brief illness on 15 May 2016. The scene of this mass slaughter is called LHN. And this is the palace of Obaros of Kabba.. The Kabba Township Stadium, venue of the coronation ceremony was filled to capacity as top government functionaries, traditional rulers, people of Okunland, friends and well-wishers of the Oba all trooped out to witness the historic and epoch-making event. Some of such meals include : Not much have changed in the traditional hierarchy of Kabba kingdom as his direct descendants who make up the Ilajo clan have maintained the status of the royal family. There are many festivals celebrated in Kabba but only a few a very popular. News of his death had been making the rounds for sometime. The family, while conducting newsmen round the tombs of over 15 Obaros who reigned, died and were buried within the palace, said it was an aberration to say Kabba has no palace even when the first Governor-General of Nigeria, Lord Fredrick Lugard and some past Nigerian leaders like General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and vice president Yemi Osibanjob had visited the palace at different times. Two years ago when our people visited the current Ooni of Ife (Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi), they showed our people a particular place in the palace where Kabba people migrated from. In other words, Yoruba language birthed Okun language and Okun language in turn birthed Owe dialect. If he scales through the test, he is allowed to bring his parents to seek their daughters hand in marriage. After the wedding ceremony, a young girl from the (called Olosumeta) from the brides family follows the bride to her new home for three months. Kabba people are referred to as Owe people. Beans is boiled and sieved dry and then fried with palm oil; adding salt to taste. Kabba traditional titles are classified into three main groups The current Obaro of Kabba is Oba Solomon Owoniyi (Obaro Oweyomade 1). I have the authentic version of the story. After some time, they decided to move ahead for further exploration of their new home. Leave==============> hko This delicacy is prepared by grinding Guinea corn with water to form pasty substance. No, that is not part of our tradition; we dont even have a central palace. After the wedding ceremony, a young girl from the (called Olosumeta) from the brides family follows the bride to her new home for three months. Oftentimes, depending on how skin-deep the level of the intimacy . This attachment was said to have rolled in the direction of the invaders, killing them all. They called on the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello to reject the temptation of playing politics with the sensitive traditional, cultural and spiritual sentiments and values of the people of Kabba and Oweland. We hope that the entire royalty in Nigeria will grasp the kernel of this press release and stand up to this affront, by protecting its own kind, mindful of the saying that what goes round comes round.. The Ilajo Royal family of Kabba has turned down the Kogi State Government in its bid to build a new palace for the Obaro of Kabba. Hence, it was with fanfare, pomp and pageantry that the people of Kabba, led by the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly Kolawole Mathew, trooped to Okene, the country home of Governor Bello on Sallah day to thank him for his choice, which was devoid of violence.However, there was a discordant tune from Ilajo Clan, which produced the late Obaros in recent history of Owe people, as they rejected the choice of Owoniyi. -Ogun e.t.c, Please we need your reply to this topic.Login or Register. How are you =====> Are w Their second settlement was called Katu because that was where they first offloaded. More often than not, the story of how Kabba was established have caused controversies as there are different and conflicting accounts from different sectors of the community. Ogun workers suspend strike after four days, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I, Oba Dele Awoniyi, Obaro of Kabba in Kogi State, also known as Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I, Oba Dele Awoniyi, tells GBENGA ODOGUN about Kabba, its relationship with Ile-Ife, regarded as the spiritual homeland of Yoruba people, among other issues. Till then==========> Odokorin Kabba is a town in the western senatorial district of kogi state in Nigeria. Kabba is a trade centre for the yams, cassava (manioc), corn (maize), sorghum, shea nuts, peanuts (groundnuts), beans, cotton, and woven cloth produced by the Yoruba, Igbira, and Bunu (Kabba . Orota pot = isa This is a form of beans cake but it is fried with palm kernel oil. According to the spokesman of the family, We see this distortion as a deliberate act of causing confusion and as usual, a way of distorting the historical facts and age-long tradition and culture of Owe land by insinuating that there is no palace in Kabba. In consonance with the tradition of the town, Yusuff announced three weeks of mourning in honour of the departed monarch. Odolu has five; Katu has three; and Kabba has six clans under it. For those who say they are from Saudi Arabia, good luck to them. We have 13 clans altogether and they make up Kabba today. The people of Kabba and Owe land decided to select from among themselves a righteous, very noble and pious one; a very charismatic man who is worthy to represent the people. 4748 N. Kedzie. MEET REV. And for almost two years, the stool was vacant until recently, when the governor announced Owoniyi as the Obaro. I worked there for eight years and joined the Nigeria Customs Service in 1988. I was born in Ile-Ife in 1957. The prince that finally chose to settle in Oke-aba was infact Odide V. Beans is boiled and sieved dry and then fried with palm oil; adding salt to taste. However, they never forgot their first two settlements; they visited them from time to time and they referred to their first settlement as odo ilu which means down town in English Language. Below are some of the basic greetings and common words in typical owe dialect. Keffi is now in Nassarawa State but at that time it was part of Benue Province of Northern Region of Nigeria. and I'll use it for your CA . Kabba is the headquarters of the Kabba/Bunnu local government area of Kogi state and the current Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government is Hon.E. That is why everybody in the community loves me. Do you have any festival that brings people from different clans together? The list continues. This affiliation with Yoruba means an average Yoruba man can understand (to some extent) the Owe dialect if rapt attention is given to it. The man you chose is very hardworking and highly connected home and abroad.He said the peoples choice had made his job very easy, as all he needed to do was assent and approve of their choice. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has tentatively fixed the second week of September for the installation of the new Obaro of Kabba, Solomon Owoniyi. He noted that the appointment followed all due processes and customs of the Kabba people. In other words, Yoruba language birthed Okun language and Okun language in turn birthed Owe dialect. One of the often forgotten aspect of the struggle against military rule is the role of women. GOVERNOR Yahaya Bello of Kogi State may have scored a political point in the recent appointment of a new Obaro of Kabba, in the person of Solomon Owoniyi, as it seemed to have received peoples approval. He chooses who gets what and his supremacy can never be questioned. In the early 20th century the Olu of wr (and head of wr district) was given supervisory role over non-Okun districts of Kakanda, Kupa and Eggan while the Obaro of Kabba had supervisory role over the other Okun people. Oba Michael Olobayo was the Chairman of Okun Area Traditional Council. Hes Gods Choice Gov Yahaya Bello Well Challenge It Ilajo Family. Later in the evening of that same day, all the youths were alleged to have decided to leave the town; nobody seem to understand the reason for their action. Olobayo, Ero2, (2016). In 1976, as result of changes in the institution he and many other undergraduate students were moved to Ibadan, the mother campus where he graduated with a degree in History in 1979. He was only forty (40) years old. This is a very common delicacy among Kabba people and it is prepared with beans. 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PHILIP EMEAGWALI IS THE INVENTOR OF THE WORLD'S FASTEST COMPUTER, GBR ELMS: A HISTORY OF A YORUBA TOWN, MEET MAYA ANGELOU (ORIGINAL NAME MARGUERITE JOHNSON), HISTORY OF SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS UNION (STFU), BIOGRAPHY OF BOOKER TALIAFERRO WASHINGTON, NANNY, KNOWN AS GRANNY NANNY, GRANDY NANNY, AND QUEEN NANNY, KANO AIR DISASTER, A PLANE CRASHED IN KANO KILLINGS 179 PEOPLE RETURNING FROM HAJJI IN 1973, STATES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE IGBOS ARE INDIGENOUS TO, ALI BIN ALUA, THE FIRST PERSON TO OWN A CAR IN KANO, NORTHERN NIGERIA. ========> Kayada? The Igemo 2. Between 1971 and 1975, I was at Ijumu Anglican Secondary School, Iyara, near Kabba. What we have now is a concatenation of Owe and general Yoruba dialects. {I think there is a mistake in his secondary school. We have Egungun, we have Ebora, but at the end of the day, we worship the same God in different ways. It remained on land but has no root. Katu The Igemo 2. The homily of the Catholic Bishop of Lokoja diocese, Bishop Martin Olorunmolu at the burial/thanksgiving service of the late Obaro, when he admonished the people to make the selection of a new Obaro crisis-free, to sustain the legacy of peaceful co-existence, confirmed the fragile nature of the stool. Other local delicacies are akara gbado, didin kolo, bobolo, tankelekan and many more. The oracle is consulted to determine the date best suited for the wedding ceremony and to enquire whether the ceremony should be low keyed or glamorous. As a result of this, Kabba people understand and speak the general Yoruba Language effortlessly. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says it is possible for Nigeria to conquer ethnic and religious prejudices as they are crucial issues in building a unified nation. - Pa Dan Olowolaiyemo came to Kabba, Owes metropolis to preach Christianity for the first time. Nothing good happens that some persons would not feel aggrieved about one way or the other. Water pot = m The joy, happiness and peace in the town since the appointment of the Obaro is an indication that we got the processes right and that we made the right choice. He had his early upbringing in Kabba community in Okun land where he attended St Mary's Primary Catholic School. So, we thank God and the governor for doing the right thing, for following due process, for obeying the wish of God and doing what the community wanted. The advantages of this central location are however not yet evident in its level of development but it has the trappings of a great kingdom with time. Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi: the Obaaro of Kabba. We apologise to the LAPO Group for the error in the identification of the name of the said microfinance bank where the deceased took the loan. Cutlasses = Abri, gdn, The latter account seems more tenable to me though because in the first prognosis, the early settlers were said to be hunters. Thank you =======> seun/kuwmi The clan is said to be a coalition of twelve of the thirteen clans in Kabba kingdom with the Ilajo clan on another side. -new yam festival It is pertinent to note that Kabba kingdom is divided into three major communities In 1971, he proceeded to Ijumu Anglican Secondary School, Iyara Kogi State and graduated in 1975. Sorry =============okun (it is however important to note that the word okun is a general greeting and can be used in many varying situations or ways). 1. Historical events They sought that the court declares the Ilajo Royal family as sole custodian of the chieftaincy stool and the only family that can occupy the revered stool. When someone from Okaba group dies, Odolu, where I belong, is required to produce the king. This is because Igemo title holders wear small red caps called Odi in Kabba. More to come He said: By the special grace of God, I am going to prevail and talk to those that are aggrieved to sheath their swords, and I am confident that we shall resolve all the differences and work together as one big family. He said there would be meetings on daily basis with other chiefs on how to give Olobayo a befitting burial, urging residents to go about their normal activities without any fear. Big spoons = pn But in the current situation, the people were happy because they were at home with the choice. Mokelu, Ajinuhi and Ajibohokun, the three ruling houses, had rejected the appointment of Owoniyi, describing it as political. Kabobi Grill. The clan is said to be a coalition of twelve of the thirteen clans in Kabba kingdom with the Ilajo clan on another side. pot = isa Orota punchng.com 1971- 2023 Punch Nigeria Limited, Makinde, Olubadan, Ooni for book launch on Awolowo Tuesday, Ooni didnt like polygamy, circumstances forced it on him Sister, Your dreams go dey reality today." He was said to have settled in many places with his family during his trip before he chose to make oke-aba (now Kabba) his final destination. The title of Obaro of Kabba was rotated among these three houses. The family, at a press briefing held on Tuesday at the Aoffin . Editors Note But they were all divided into three known as Oke-Meta. Good Evening =====> Kurl Kogi state is a multiethnic state with three different tribes and Kabba is located in Okun (the yoruba speaking tribe of the state). EDEH, THE RICHEST CATHOLIC PRIEST IN THE WORLD WITH THE ESTIMATE NET-WORTH OF MORE $500 MILLION. EDEH, THE RICHEST CATHOLIC PRIEST IN THE WORLD WITH THE ESTIMATE NET-WORTH OF MORE $500 MILLION. Obaro of Kabba in making his plea for upgrade of College of Agriculture Kabba, recalled that when the bill was attended to in 2017 by the 8th Senate , authorities of Ahmadu Bello University kicked against it on the ground that the college as it is today, is a campus of the University. Where to? The Ilajo ruling family is made up of three houses (Mokelu house, Ajinuhi House and Ajibohokun House). During his undergraduate days, he served as National President of Kabba Students Union in 1978. This is because Igemo title holders wear small red caps called "Odi" in Kabba. In his response, the Obaro-elect said: In our part of Kabba, we last occupied the Obaro stool 137 years ago. Goodnight =======> Odoor The Obaro is produced by the Ilajo Royal Family in Kabba, Odolu people produce the Obadofin and Otu produces the Obajemu. The ancient town of Kabba in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi. Kabba kingdom has been ruled by a total of twenty three Obaros till date. -broken mud pot= apade. The man (with his family) then visits the girls parents with big tubers of yam, wine and kola nuts to make their intentions known. In the same year, he got admitted into the Jos Campus of the then University of Ibadan for his preliminary studies. However, it was alleged that after the operation, the rock couldnt return to its position. Everybody is free to practise any religion of their choice. How I handle attention from female fans - Segun Johnson, What Okowa said about exporting medical practitioners, Man Utd defender Martinez undergoes surgery. The tribunal affirmed the findings of other previous tribunals on the Obaro of Kabba issue and appointed His Royal Majesty Oba Michael F. S. Olobayo, Obaro Ero II to the throne of his forefathers in 1985. The Ilajo Royal family, during a press briefing held on Tuesday at the Aoffin palace, Kabba, said the palace has been existing since over 200 years ago and has housed more than 15 different Obaros and wondered why a new palace will be built at this point in time when litigation over the Obaro tussle is still pending in court. The Orota and 3. Another group opined that Kabba was established by a Saudi Arabia prince (known as Obaro Odide) over two thousands of years ago. How many ruling houses do we have in Kabba? The court granted the order of interlocutory injunction restraining Chief Solomon Owoniyi from assuming the position. Sorry =============okun (it is however important to note that the word okun is a general greeting and can be used in many varying situations or ways). The prince was said to have opted to leave the comfort of his home due to instability in the arid region. A short video of Obaro of kabba in Kogi state dancing to Okun Music sang in Owe dialect.#Obaro #Kabba #yoruba 1998 - 2021 Media Trust Limited. The present Obaro is Oba Solomon Owoniyi (Obaro Oweyomade 1) who took over in 2018 after the demise of Oba Michael Olobayo (Obaro Ero Il). It can be classified as one of the gateway regions to the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja). This is to prevent the shock of suddenly losing total contact with her family. For this reason, they are not only highly respected but sometimes feared. Each time the people came, Kabba people would run up a hill while their attackers chased after them. However, civilisation has altered the Owe dialect in some ways as very few indigenes of Kabba speak the indigenous owe dialect these days. We reject the choice of the said Owoniyi because it is not in consonance with the tradition and culture of Kabba/Oweland, and it is an aberration in the Kabba/Oweland traditional setup and administration. An elder of the community *name withheld* was said to have pursued them on a horse and eventually brought them back to the town. The Ilajo royal family had approached, Ahead of his coronation, the newly appointed Obaro of Kabba,His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi has been presented his instrument and paraphernalia of office, as a monarch and Chairman Okun Area Traditional Council. As a result of this, Kabba people understand and speak the general Yoruba Language effortlessly. The ancient town of Kabba in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State was agog recently as His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I was presented staff of office and coronated as the 44th Obaro of Kabba. This is however wrong as the original Kabba dialect doesnt implement respect but the culture does. Cup = lem or Ikere The girls parents then conduct underground checks on the mans character, family background and other things to determine if he is worth their daughter. This act was to train the child more and help her learn to adapt to new environment and people. -erin aghere Due to the distance and ageing, the first Odide (Saudi Prince) died, his son (Odide II) took over and died along the line as well. In fact, when the position of Obaro became vacant, with every sense of modesty, I can say I was the man to beat in the race. A statement by Akande said Osinbajo spoke at the palace of the Obaro of Kabba. However, they never forgot their first two settlements; they visited them from time to time and they referred to their first settlement as odo ilu which means down town in English Language. The new Obaro commended Governor Bello for the honour done not just to him as a person but the entire people of Okunland. Cutlasses = Abri, gdn, Festivals and memorable days I feel elated that God has used me to take back our crown from where it has illegally been for a long time. Twenty-two of who were said to be produced by Ilajo clan while one emerged from the Akumejila clan. In essence, Kabba kingdom is comprised of thirteen clans. NaijaExpress.com on Instagram: "The Obaro of Kabba, HRM Dele Owoniyi . 1. It is approximately 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in) tall (some claim 12.03 m or 39 ft 5 + 1 2 in), with sides measuring 11.03 m 12.86 m (36 ft 2 + 1 2 in 42 ft 2 + 1 2 in). Traditional Titles For you to be Obaro, you have to be popular and acceptable to your people and for you to be acceptable, you must have contributed to the development of the community. Website deisgn by Lamark Inc.. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users These meals were passed down from the early dwellers and are still prepared till date; though some are not so common. Till then==========> Odokorin No, we dont do that here. Many of them can even speak our dialect fluently and that should show you how cordial our relationship is. In our post on February 19, 2023, in a story Woman burns self to death over failure to offset N70,000 loan, we reported that a middle-aged woman, simply known as Mama Dada, set herself ablaze over her inability to pay back a loan of N70,000 she reportedly took from a microfinance bank, LAPO. The traditional leadership in Kabba is divided into three arms namely: Obaro, Obadofin and Obajemu, with the Obaro who is also the chairman of the Okun traditional council as head. The Kaaba is a cuboid-shaped structure made of stones. The paste is then fried in palm oil after being shaped with bare hands. Related News. There is no doubt that many women played leading roles in the struggle especially as members and, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Mr Jide Ajani, the immediate past Sunday Editor of Vanguard newspaper, as his Special Adviser on Media. The Obaro is the overall head and is saddled with the responsibility of appointing the two others. Where to? => Kwa h? Below is a list of common household items and their indigenous names in Owe dialect. Igemo All regular traditional titles in kabba fall in this category. Kabba people speak a dialect of the Yoruba Language called Owe. Legend has it that in 1936, a particular man was driving through Kabba and he was obstructed by Kabba Youths who were celebrating a festival; the man was alleged to have threatened to arrest all of them. Yes===============> eh or B k. Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftainc Affairs, Hon. This is because Igemo title holders wear small red caps called Odi in Kabba. Go================> r/ar Kabba community is made up of six clans, Katu has three clans while Odolu has five. As tradition and culture demands, a new OBARO will have to be installed to replace the late Oba. Language This is the second in the special series we are doing on the 20th anniversary of Nigerias return to democratic governance. What did you say? In a press statement from the palace of the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro-in-Council, the body saddled with upholding the customs and tradition of Kabba people. The rock is said to be there till date. Kabba kingdom is surrounded by mountains and green habitats which make up for a beautiful aerial view. 2. They went further to seek for an order of Kogi State High Court to restrain the new Obaro from parading himself as the Obaro of Kabba. Bello indicated that to put the matter to rest, the new Obaros coronation would take place on or before the second week of September. That first settlement is now referred to as Odolu. In this conversation. The Ilajo Royal family had approached the court challenging Owoniyis appointment as Obaro on the ground that he is not a member of the royal family. 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