The Dosunmu Onikoyi Royal Ruling House, yesterday, announced Abdul Ganiyu Omotayo Adeniran Onikoyi, as its candidate to be appointed as Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Imobaland.
Secretary of the Ruling House, Abdul Jubrila Ademola Ajasa Onikoyi, disclosed this during a media briefing to formally present AbdulGaniyu Onikoyi as the family’s choice as the next Oba of Ikoyi and Imobaland.
According to him, AbdulGaniyu Onikoyi pulled six out of the eight votes available among the eight family lineages to be the preferred candidate. He said: “For the purpose of selection of just one out of the six aspirants to be the next Oba Onikoyi from the legally-bounded Dosunmu Onikoyi Royal Ruling House, the head of each of the eight lineages bound to form the elders’ forum.
“Each head was mandated to constantly disseminate information to members of their lineage on projects being addressed.”
Meanwhile, after his announcement, AbdulGaniyu Onikoyi promised to unite the family as the division has slowed down the individual and collective development of the family.
