The Oore of Otun-Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo has led distinguished royal fathers from Moba land on a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rasheed Ladoja, as part of efforts to promote peace, unity and enduring relations between Ekiti and Ibadan.
The visit was held against the historical background of the Ekiti Parapo Peace Treaty of 1886, which marked a significant milestone in the history of the Ekiti Confederation and the pursuit of peace among Yoruba communities.
Speaking during the occasion, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Oba Senator Rasheed Ladoja, described the Kiriji Peace Treaty as the first recognised Yoruba treaty that brought together different segments of the Yoruba race.
Oba Ladoja said the treaty represented an important historical effort towards unity, peace and reconciliation among the Yoruba people, stressing the need for its enduring values to be preserved by present and future generations.
The royal visit also highlighted the historical bonds between Ekiti and Ibadan and the importance of strengthening peace, love and cooperation among traditional institutions and communities across Yorubaland.
The event was attended by the Minister of Power and other dignitaries, as well as traditional rulers and distinguished guests who joined in celebrating the historical significance of the peace treaty and its enduring message of unity.
