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President John Dramani Mahama has been installed as Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a colourful traditional ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
The conferment recognises President Mahama’s contributions to African unity, cultural diplomacy, and engagement with traditional leadership across the continent.
This honour adds to President Mahama’s growing list of traditional titles within the Yoruba cultural sphere, reflecting his rising stature among traditional authorities in the region.
The Ooni of Ife, one of the most revered custodians of Yoruba heritage, continues to play a pivotal role in preserving cultural traditions, promoting interfaith harmony, and supporting socio-economic development across Nigeria and the wider African diaspora.
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