The Yoruba community in Enugu State has unanimously selected Abdulazeez Adebayo as its new Oba. According to the News Agency of Nigeria
, Adebayo, who hails from Osun State, became the first-ever Oba of the community , Adebayo, who hails from Osun State, became the first-ever Oba of the community since the history of Yoruba living in Enugu State.
Adebayo said that the process of his selection entailed looking for somebody with a good record, good behavior, and who could take care of his people. “I came to Enugu in 1979 and since then, I have lived peacefully in the state,” he said. Adebayo appealed to other Yoruba not in the fold to join the community.
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