My people, wetin dey happen for Lagos? E be like say Oba Rilwan Akiolu don shine eye for traditional matter again, as he don install six new White Cap Chiefs for palace no be small!
This grand ceremony happen for the Oba palace wey dey for Lagos Island, and e draw numerous traditional rulers, chiefs, and plenty residents wey come show face to witness this sacred rites. Na so dem elevated these community leaders enter the big man club wey dem call White Cap chieftaincy institution.
Check the names wey don join the league: Gbolahan Oki, wey be the Permanent Secretary for Urban Development, don turn Ogboni Iduntafa of Lagos (Onilegbele); then get Chief Ajibade Nosiru-Ayeni as Eletu Odibo of Lagos; Chief Adebola Dosunmu now na Olorogun Adodo of Lagos; and plenty more wey we go talk about. Na true say these people don wear their caps, but dem still get work to do.
As the ceremony finish, members of the Ògbóni brotherhood carry their gangan and begin show step through Isale Eko, escorting the new chiefs go Oba palace. We sabi say everywhere don dey vibrant as dem carry their olokun spirit waka enter the palace to pay homage to the mighty Oba.
Oba Akiolu no just dey there for gisting o! He don pray for the new chiefs, using traditional items like water, kolanut, and even dry gin. E gather talk say make dem hold on to Lagos customs, serve with humility, and protect unity for the land. Na serious matter be that, as everybody know say community no fit function without unity.
After all the palace rites done settle, the Ògbóni procession, led by High Chief Opeluwa Onido, begin escort the new chiefs to their respective palaces. Lagos no dey ever sleep, and na so e be as traditional title holders and prominent indigenes gather to celebrate the new additions to the White Cap family.
The event attract big names from everywhere, including Lagos State Head of Service, Olabode Agoro and council chairmen from different local governments wey always dey ready to support. Na this kind unity wey dey Lagos dey catch serious vibe!
So my guys, make we toast for the new White Cap Chiefs as dem dey carry the mantle for Lagos. E be like say everything dey set for more sweet gists from our beloved Lagos. Wetin you fit talk about this new chiefs? Na good move o or wetin? Make we hear your side!
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