The Oloro of Oro Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulrafiu Olaniyi Ajiboye Oyelaran I have given the nod for the coronation of a new BABALAJE.
This development was confirmed on Friday, when High Chief, Ademola Matthew Olatunde, the Baale of Ijomu Oro led his council of Chiefs to the palace of Oloro of Oro Kingdom, HRM Oba Abdulrafiu Olaniyi Ajiboye Oyelaran I
In the royal meeting, the Council introduced a business tycoon and philanthropist, Mr. Segun Olaoye who doubles as the Chairman of Oluwasegun Olaoye Foundation (OOF) to the Oloro of Oro Kingdom and his councils as the new BABALAJE of ORO Kingdom Designate.
Congratulating the BABALAJE designated, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom while showering his blessings commend him for his numerous supports and charitable actions through his foundation over the years.
The new BABALAJE of ORO Kingdom is expected to be officially installed and coronated on the 24th of February, 2024.
About ORO
Oro is a community in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, and one of the largest in the Irepodun Local Government Area. It lies on the Ilorin-Lokoja highway, and is about fifty-four kilometres from Ilorin, the state capital of Kwara.
The nine communities of Oro came into being as a result of a bloody chieftaincy dispute that erupted in the Oyo Empire. A man called Olakanmi escaped from the Royal palace with some members of his family, friends, loyal warriors, and slaves.
Olakanmi, with the advice of the “Ifa Oracle,” moved southeast of old Oyo with his contingent.
This Ifa Oracle had earlier instructed Olakanmi to settle wherever he met a blacksmith. Olakanmi later moved to Idofin Odu, the present -ay Ibode town. At Idofin Odu, Olakanmi,and his followers stayed for a short period of time.
