Oba Kabir Bashir Celebrates 100 Days on Throne with Coronation Ceremony in Oworonshoki

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By KosofePost Reporter

The Olu of Oko Baba Agba Kingdom in Oworonshoki, Lagos State, Oba Kabir Adesegun Bashir, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, marked 100 days on the throne with a coronation ceremony attended by traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders and well-wishers.

The ceremony attracted guests from within and outside Nigeria, with the event venue filled with family members, community representatives and other dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the monarch’s milestone.

Among those present were the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; the Onikosi of Ikosi, Oba Alamu Oloyede; Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prince Adetokunbo Adeyemi; and Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho.

Members of the Community Development Committee (CDC) and Community Development Association (CDA) also attended the event.

In his address, Oba Bashir expressed appreciation to God, the traditional institution, community leaders and guests from Nigeria and the diaspora for their support in making the ceremony successful.

He described his emergence as monarch not merely as a personal milestone but as a responsibility to serve and promote the welfare of the people.

The monarch pledged an inclusive and people-oriented reign anchored on peace, justice and mutual respect. He urged sons and daughters of Oko Baba Agba to put aside political affiliations and social differences in the interest of the kingdom’s development.

He also called on youth organisations, CDC and CDA members, and other community stakeholders to work with the palace to improve living conditions, attract development projects and preserve Yoruba cultural heritage.

A major highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of Oba Bashir for his contributions to grassroots political mobilisation and support for the Asiwaju movement.

The Chairman of the National Board of Trustees, Alhaji Atahiru Ashaba, presented the monarch with an honour naming him Patron of Grassroots Mobilisation for Asiwaju.

The ceremony also featured a live performance by Fuji musician Musiliu Haruna Ishola, whose performance added to the cultural festivities and entertained guests.

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