WHY AARE ONA KANKANFO SHOULD BE EXCUSED FROM FURTHER DEBATE ON YORUBA OBAS AND TRADITIONS

Jadesola Tai Babatola PhD (Political History)

Let me quickly state here that Aare Ona Kankanfo is not a Chief but a chieftain. He is the Field Marshall of all Generals in Yoruba Armies. He is a Chieftain that is addressed like a king. He plays role that is higher than a Prime Minister of a town and even protects Kings and their kingdoms against external aggression.

SEBIOTIMO ELEWA SAPON

 (Madam Janet Odesola, the famous beans seller in Abeokuta)

Sapon was extracted and coinage from the word "Saponloore.... Se Apon loore" meaning; help the bachelors).
Sapon was the meeting place where people, especially men who had not married used to go and eat delicious foods and drink in those days in Abeokuta.