New Ondachi-Ogbani Pays Royal Visit To Family Of Predecessor In Ohikwo, Ganaja
By Our Correspondent
In a solemn and emotion-laden procession, the newly turbaned Ondachi-Ogbani (WA’ARI) of Ohikwo Village, Ganaja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Alhassan Zakari (Dubu) II, on Saturday paid a royal visit to the family of his predecessor, the late Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakubu, Ondachi-Ogbani (WA’ARI) I of Ohikwo Village, Ganaja.
The visit came shortly after the turbaning ceremony of the new king, who had served as second in command to the late ruler. Amidst traditional drummers, praise singers, elders, women and youths chanting royal accolades, HRH Zakari led a large delegation through the community to the residence of the late Wa’ari, in line with tradition and the custom of honouring a predecessor.
The procession, which drew residents from across Ohikwo and neighbouring communities in Ganaja, was marked by prayers, songs of unity and encomiums for both the late ruler and his successor, as the people welcomed the new reign with joy and hope.
Speaking during the visit, Yakubu Galadima, the Ohinohi of Giri, who has served as a pillar of the late Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakubu family, said his joy knew no bounds. He called on the people of the community to continue to tread the path of peace and unity, noting that the visit by the new king was a demonstration of respect, humility and continuity.
Also speaking, retired Customs officer, Abdulkarim Yakubu, prayed for the new king and urged him to sustain the peace and unity existing in the family. He assured HRH Zakari of the support of the family of the late Wa’ari, describing the succession as peaceful and ordained.
Earlier, Imam Ibn Saleh of 200 Unit, who prayed and exhorted the people of Ondachi-Ogbani of Ohikwo Village, Ganaja, urged the new king to continue to sustain q peace and unity of the people. He described leadership as a call to service, which can only be achieved if leaders exercise a large heart to accommodate all shades of opinion. He further urged the new king to build on the peace-building legacies of his predecessor.
The visit ended with prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakubu, and for wisdom, good health and a peaceful reign for HRH Alhaji Alhassan Zakari (Dubu) II.
