Chief Gani Adams, the Aare OnaKakanfo-designate of Yorubaland,on Saturday declared that he would not die young.
The Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, leader made the declaration on Saturday against the belief that title holders of the Aare Ona Kakanfo die young.
His words: “Let me say that death belongs to God. Only God can decide and determine when anyone can die and until God decides, I will not die young as the defender of my people.
“Aare title is highly spiritual and I have handed over my destiny and tenure to God.
“The position in the past meant that you have to continually fight wars to protect your people, and may be killed in the process, but that was before Nigeria became a sovereign nation.
“The job in the modern era is limited in terms of physical defense because there are security apparatus to settle disputes.
“However, it has become a position to unify the Yoruba race, defend their interest and believe in their cause.”
He dismissed the insinuation that he was too young for the title
He said he had been fighting for the emancipation of the people of Yoruba as early as when he was just 29 years old.
He said he had managed millions of Yoruba and would not fail in the present duty.
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“I have managed millions of people in Yorubaland.
“I began to fight for my people at a tender age of 29 years since 1999.
“I have never been in government. I have always fought for the Yoruba.
“I know the terrain of all Yoruba people and their culture. I only ask God for wisdom to unify my people more, and see that there is unity, justice and fairness for and among my people.
“This title is a reward from my people on the basis of honour and not salary,” he said.
While stressing that his new role as Are Onakakanfo would not disturb his leadership of OPC, Adams expressed his support for restructuring.
“I totally support either restructuring or true federalism because it would ensure equity and fairness for all Nigerians.
“We will continue to agitate for a more prosperous Nigeria,” he said.
