The paramount ruler of Iwoland, His Imoerial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has revealed that he got a spiritual message to confer the Aare title on renowned journalist and publisher of Ovation, Chief Dele Momodu.
Oba Akanbi stated that the pronouncement was a directive from God three years ago at the premises of Bowen University, Iwo, during an accidental meeting with Momodu.
The Oluwo made the disclosure on Saturday, October 2, in his palace square during the installation of Momodu as the Aare and his wife, Mobolaji Momodu, as Yeye Aare.
The Oluwo, known for his peculiarity, said he respected the message to honour God; adding that the way God spoke to him was exceptional and a testimony that Momodu is a man of God.
He disclosed that the divine message convinced him to give the title for free.
Describing Dele Momodu as a disciplined man, who grew up and sustained his honourable lifestyle, the Oluwo tasked him to use his title to harness development in Iwoland.
Ova Akanbi said, “Dele Momodu got the Aare title in a divine but unexplainable circumstance. I was in Bowen University for a program and accidentally met Dele Momodu at the institution campus. Without premonition, I pronounced Aare. I kept pronouncing it repeatedly. He was surprised too. I then instructed my press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, to make a statement. I never pay attention, but still wondering, why Aare? Most times, I don’t get the meaning and implication of my message immediately. Even, my ardent lovers don’t comprehend instantly, but the few deep do. God told me to confer Aare title on Dele Momodu.
“The inspiration I got convinced me to honour him free of charge. God told me I need him to take Iwoland to the promised land. And for the short period, even before his installation, I’ve been seeing the impacts. The primus is the facilitation of the rehabilitation of Iwo-Ibadan road by the Federal Ministry of Works.
“I enjoin him to continue on the path of honour. I’ve the assurance in him to complement my dream of catapulting Iwoland to a great and an enviable height.”
