Otenibotemole II | |
Olofin Adimula Oodua | |
Succession: | Oba of Ado & Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado-Odo |
Reign: | 9 February 2024present |
Reign-Type: | Reign |
Cor-Type: | Coronation |
Coronation: | 30 March 2024 |
Predecessor: | Abdul-Lateef Adeniran Akanni Ojikutujoye I |
Pre-Type: | Predecessor |
Birth Name: | Olusola Idris Adebowale |
Birth Date: | 1988 8, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Ado-Odo, Western State, Nigeria (now in Ogun State, Nigeria) |
Spouse: |
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Issue: | 3 |
Full Name: | Olusola Idris Adebowale Lamidi Osolo |
House: | Okewaye Ruling House |
Olusola Idris Osolo (Otenibotemole II) (born August 27, 1988) is the 41st Oba of Ado and Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado-Odo. He ascended to the throne on 9 February 2024, succeeding Abdul-Lateef Adeniran Akanni Ojikutujoye I who was the 40th Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado-Odo.[1]
Ọba Otenibotemole II was born in to the Osolo family of the Okewaye Ruling House, one of the four ruling house in Ado-Odo. His father, Musiliu Olatunji Lamidi, served as an Assistant Commissioner of Police until his death in April 1998 and was descended from Oba Asade Awope Otenibotemole (1884–1913).[2] His mother, Alhaja Azeezat Omolola Lamidi (Nee Agbogunlori) holds the positions of Otun Iyaloja and Otun Iya Adinni of Ado-Odo.
In a bid to determine the rightful heir to the position of Olofin Adimula Oodua, Olofin Olusola Osolo was nominated among other 14 indigenes from the Okewaye ruling house of Ado-Odo who were also heirs to the throne. The Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in conjunction with the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, orchestrated an election on Friday, February 9, 2024 The election was conducted in accordance with legal provisions, aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent process.[3] [4] He gained the majority of votes cast. He received his oath of office on March 30, 2024.[5]
He is married to Olori Taheebat Omotolani Osolo, and they have three children.He is recognized as a sports enthusiast, with a particular passion for youth development. He participated at the Ileya football novelty match, tagged "Ado Odo Legends," organized by the youths of Ado Odo in 2023 at the football pitch.[6]