Olota of ota biography of george washington
Abstract- The question of who are the Ogboni of Egbaland is one of the major controversial issues which in fact call for deliberation.!
Chamillionaire, born Hakeem Temidayo Seriki on November 28, , in Washington Imota (Umu Ota) - Founded by Oloja Adekoya Ofirigidi and Ranodu from Ijebu.
Olota of Ota
The Olota of Ota is the traditional, yet ceremonial, sovereign of Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is also called an Oba.
Historically, the Olota of Ota was a crowned ruler whose power came from the traditional homeland of the Yoruba, Ile-Ife[1].
Since the first local elections in 1955, he has had no political power, but is sought as a counsel or sponsor by Nigerian politicians who seek support from the residents of Ota. The official residence of the Oba is a palace within the town[2].
Selection of an Olota
When a reigning Olota dies, the Ota Council of Chiefs receives an official report of his death.
Burial rites are performed, and last for three months.
Following the end of the three month mourning period, the selection and enthronement procedures for a new Olota begin. Candidates come from one of the three ruling houses: Ikowogbe, Ijemo-Isolosi, and Ileshi.
Ruling houses are rotated so that each has an opportunity to produce an Oba. Proposed candidates must be