A new leadership’ has emerge in the traditionalist circle of Odo Ado, Ado Ekiti as Dr Adamolekun succeeds his late father Chief Yisa Adamolekun as the Olori Awo.
Adamolekun was installed by all the traditionalists in Odo Ado Ekiti due to his outstanding performance.
Speaking to newsmen after his installation, the new Olori Awo of Odo Ado, Ado Ekiti promised to use his present position to contribute to the growth and culture of the land.
Dr Adamolekun noted that he would not be involved in any activity that could bring reproach to traditional religion, urging his people to support him to achieve success in his present position.
He said some bad eggs among traditionalists would be rid off and pledged to unite aggrieved members for the progress of traditional religion in Ekiti State.
He appreciated Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, members of Ewi in Council and other prominent people for their support to make his installation as Olori Awo Odo Ado, Ado Ekiti a success.
Dr Yisa also called on the Federal and State Governments to give due recognition and assitance to traditionalists being the foremost religion in the country.
The newly installed Olori Awo also appealed to Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi to give due recognition to Traditionalists and carry them along in his administration.
In an interview, some of the people who spoke at the installation ceremony, described Dr Yisa Lamidi Adamolekun as a man of the people, saying his behavior earned him the exalted position.
The newly installed Olori Awo and some of his people danced round the major street of Ado Ekiti and visited some significant places inline with the tradition.