Gani Adams

Gani Adams

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Gani Adams is the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, a prominent Yoruba leader and activist advocating for the rights and development of the Yoruba people and the restructuring of Nigeria.

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Gani Adams called for a comprehensive investigation into Ajiboye’s assassination and described him as a dependable associate.

The Rise and Fall of a Lagos Street Warlord
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-25
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Aare Gani Adams is the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and a leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress.

A Benchmark for Uncommon Leadership
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-03-06
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Gani Adams lost a N5 billion defamation suit against Sunday Igboho.

Gani Adams loses N5bn Defamation Suit
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-07-03
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Gani Adams is an active participant in the pro-democracy struggle following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

Nigeria's Corruption: Higher Than Military Era?
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-15
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Gani Adams urged President Tinubu to act on the matter regarding the debt owed to Abiola’s family.

Abiola Family Demands N45bn Debt Details
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-14
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Gani Adams called for true federalism in Nigeria to achieve accelerated development of the country.

June 12: Gani Adams, Falana, others call for true federalism, new constitution
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-12
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Iba Gani Adams said his foundation annually awarded scholarships to deserving students from five tertiary institutions in South-West Nigeria.

LASUSTECH student gets Gani Adams’ N300,000 scholarship
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-15
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The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, said such was a personal decision regarding invoking spiritual means against insecurity.

Hunters seek FG backing for physical, spiritual warfare
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-26
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Gani Adams is the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland and leads the Yoruba self-determination group, Yoruba One Voice.

Gani Adams, others reject South-West Sharia panels
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-18
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Aare Oona Kankanfo of Yoruba, Iba Gani Adams, attended the coronation.

Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-05
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The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, noted that Clark stood out as a powerful voice for the Niger Delta.

Tinubu, Obasanjo, others mourn as Edwin Clark dies at 97
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-19
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