Honourable Waliu Taiwo, the Chairman of Ogun State House of Assembly Service Commission and former Ogun State Commissioner for Works under the Gbenga Daniels led administration has been installed as the first Aare Ona Kakanfo of Aworiland, in Ogun State.
As part of the activities marking the fifth coronation anniversary of the paramount ruler of Aworiland, Oba Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, the All Progressive Congress chieftain was installed as a chief in Awori kingdom. Having paid his dues as an indigene of Ogun state and Awori land in particular, Hon Taiwo was accorded the respect for his role in the development of Ota and Aworiland. His contributions to the political and economic development of Ogun State as a commissioner and a party leader who always offer advice to the people in government whenever his service is required. His new title, Aare Ona Kakanfo was a title given during the old Oyo Empire. At the time, an Aare Ona Kakanfo would lead battles, fight wars, mobilise, train soldiers and conquer the enemies.
The introduction of the title was informed by the need to fortify the ancient and the pre-colonial army of the old Oyo Empire, which at that time had over 100,000 horsemen. Though there are no physical wars to be fought, the Aare Ona Kakanfo is expected to fight for the development and growth of the land and Ogun State in general. He must be at the vanguard of the advocacy of Awori people’s interests within the larger Nigerian framework. The elated chieftain expressed his profound gratitude to the traditional ruler while stating that many wished to buy the honour accorded to him with money. He further stated that he is willing to go to war to defend Aworiland if need be.
