By Mumini AbdulKareem
Alhaji Hannafi Omotosho Kawu Agaka has been turbaned as the 7th Daudu Agaka. Kawu is from the Shitta Alimi Oroganloye family ruling house in Ilorin.
The official installation rites commenced on Friday at his Agaka ancestral home in conformity with the established traditions and in recognition of his kingship to the Emir.
The new Daudu of Agaka, born on July 19, 1961 was appointed to the respected stool on July 6, 2019 by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari in recognition of his worthy leadership qualities.
He succeeded his late father who was the 6th Daudu of Agaka and first Dan Iya of Ilorin, Late Alhaji Ibrahim Kawu Agaka who died last year.
As a descendant of Shitta Oroganloye Alimi, the tradition is to turban Agaka in his ancestral home after which he would proceed to the palace of the Emir of Ilorin for obeisance and royal blessing.
In a brief remark, the new Daudu Agaka, thanked the Emir of Ilorin, for giving him the opportunity to serve his people, promising to serve the community and Ilorin Emirate with sincerity of purpose.
The turbaning ceremony was well attended by sons and daughters of Agaka, and personalities within and outside the country, including Special Adviser to the Kwara State Governor on Special Duties, Mr Ahmed Yinka Aluko; a former President of Ilorin Third Estate, Mallam Ahmed Bolaji Nagode; Proprietor, Darul Kitab Wa Sunnah, Sheikh Abdulkadir Oba Solagberu; a former governorship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Ajia; and Alhaji Suleiman Obalola.
Others were the younger brother to the new Daudu Agaka, Engr Bolakale Kawu; Daudus Alege and Bere among others.
During his lecture, an Ilorin based Islamic Scholar, Ustaz Lukman Isalekoto, Isalekoto, who identified the new Daudu as a man of humility and discipline, prayed for his successful reign in office. He urged princes to be disciplined, lead by example and always distinguish themselves among their peer groups and stressed the need for the families to always present Princes that stand best and demonstrate and exhibit leadership qualities.
Earlier in an interview with newsmen, Engineer Bolakale Kawu, described the new Daudu Agaka as a complete gentleman who had been contributing positively towards the development of Agaka community and Ilorin Emirate as a whole.
While appreciating the Emir of Ilorin, for choosing Alhaji Omotosho Kawu Agaka as the new Daudu Agaka, Engineer Bolakale Kawu expressed optimism that the reign of the newly turbaned Daudu Agaka would witness series of developmental activities in the entire Emirate.
