23/11/2025
Oluoje Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale Biography
Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale was installed as Oba Aala Obatala of Origbomeje in Ife North LGA, Osun State, in 2018 by O.O.O Dada, the Obalesun Obatala of Ife. In 2020, HRH Dauda Adamo, the Etus-Ankuri of Gadumo, invited him to become the Oba Yoruba of Gadumo, Ajaokuta Local Government, Kogi State. Upon his installation, the people of Gadumo wanted to turban him with a Muslim Lawani, but he declined, affirming his traditional Yoruba heritage.
Notably, Oluoje Adeyinka Adeshina is not the only Oba Yoruba in the northern part of Nigeria, particularly in Kogi State. Other notable Obas include Oba Yoruba of Lokoja, Alhaji Audu Bello Oke, who serves as the Chairman of the Council of Obas in the Lokoja area, and hails from Ogbomoso. There are also the Oba Yoruba of Adankolo, Oba Yoruba of Zariji (Kabba Junction), and Oba Yoruba of Ganaja, they're all turban with Muslim ceremonial Lawani
HRH Dauda Adamo then advised him to receive the Royal tools from Ile-Ife, the ancestral homeland of the Oluoje lineage. Accordingly, he traveled to Ile-Ife, where he met HRM Oba Sikiru Adeniji Adeyeba, the Olojudo of Ile-Ido, Ife. On October 6, 2021, the Olojudo crowned him as the Olu-oje of Ojenpetu Yoruba Community in Gadumo, Kogi State, and the Arole Olu-oje worldwide.
*Challenges and Return to Ile-Ife*
Due to threats from armed bandits, kidnapping, and killing in Gadumo, Oluoje Adeyinka Adeshina led the Yoruba community back to Ile-Ife and established the Ojenpetu settlement under HRM Oba Taiwo Michael Odedoyin, the Olomoni of Okuomoni, Ife Kingdom.
*Biography:*
- *Early Life and Background:* Born on September 16, 1979, in Modakeke, Osun State. Hails from Agbonu's compound in Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State. Descendant of the Oluoje lineage with a rich history in Yoruba royalty and culture.
- *Education and Career:* Attended Holy Savior Primary School in Alapata, Modakeke. Studied at Modakeke High School on Ondo Road. Specialized in technical disciplines at Ikotun Technical School in Lagos. He joined the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp and served at the Lagos State command.
- *Royal Appointment and Reign:* Nominated as the 1st Oba Yoruba of Gadumo and Custodian of Yoruba Tradition and Culture of Gadumo, Lokoja Area, Ajaokuta LGA, Kogi State, on February 5, 2021. Crowned on October 6, 2021, by HRM Oba Sikiru Adeyeba Adeniji Olojudo, Ido, Ife, Osun State.
- *Leadership and Initiatives:* Focuses on preserving Yoruba traditions, customs, and values. Promotes cultural activities, community development, and unity among the Oluoje descendants. Initiated community health projects, educational scholarships, support for widows, and rural development programs.
- *Challenges and Controversies:* Faced opposition and violence allegedly orchestrated by Oba Toriola Joseph Ogunsua of Modakeke community, leading to attacks on his residence and property. Despite accusations, Oluoje Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale remains a respected figure, known for his integrity and commitment to his community.
