Oloworo of Oworosoki King, Babatunde Saliu Pledges Support For Agbekoya Society Of Nigeria



The Oloworo of Oworosoki, His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde Saliu Elebo II has pledged maximum support for agbekoya society of Nigeria, which was formerly known as hunters and farmers association.


Oba Saliu made this promise yesterday in his Palace when the association paid the King a courtesy visit while noting that his late father was the patron of the association.


The Agbekoya executives was led to Oloworo Of Oworosoki Palace by their National President Chief Kamorudeen Okikiola, who Prayed for kabiyesi to live long and explain to kabiyesi briefly about the association.

He stated that association was formed in 1938 by a group of farmers and hunters in Ibadan land, the capital of the defunct western region prominent amongst the farmers and hunters were later Chief Ayorinde, Chief Awopeju bogunbo and Chief tafa adeoye.


Aare okikiola explained that Agbekoya society was the first Human Rights organization in Nigeria and became popular during the military era in Nigeria especially when the society resisted the oppressive policies of the government which reduced the price of Cocoa and also imposed tax on women folks between 1967 to 1968


Aare Okikiola also informed Oba Babatunde Saliu Elebo II that the association is not only meant for farming but also for security to Keep lives and properties in our communites.
"we are not coward we also protect communities from the hands of terrorist and hoodlums."

He urged kabiyesi to call on them if need be as some of their members have been trained on how to face war.


Oba Babatunde Saliu expressed his gratitude to the association for contributing to the growth of communities and Nigeria at large in terms of security.
"I promise again i will always support you with prayers and other things needed."


Oba Saliu also assured the association of open doors whenever they visit him at the palace.