By Gbenga Sodeinde
Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale was born on September 16th 1979 at Olonade Street, Alapata area, Modakeke Ife East Local Government, Osun State. He is a native of Agbonu’s compound, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government, Osun State. He is a revered, guiltless, assiduous, pacific, and majestic monarch.
Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale was nominated as the 1st Oba Yoruba of Gadumo and the Custodian of Yoruba Tradition and Culture of Gadumo, Lokoja Area, Ajaokuta LGA, Kogi State, on February 5th, 2021. He was appointed by the Late HRH Dauda Adam, the Etu-Ankuri of Gadumo. Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale was sent back to his source to receive the royal stool and was subsequently crowned on October 6th, 2021, by HRM Oba Sikiru Adeyeba Adeniji Olojudo, Ido, Ife, Osun State.
However, The Fulani terrorists gang disturbs Ojenpetu people in Gagumo kogi state . Oba Adeyinka Adeshina led the Ojenpetu people to various locations in search of a settlement, including Ejiu Ile, Kwara State, Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Erin Ijesa land, Osun State and ipole iloro but were not allowed to settle in these places. Finally, they moved to Okuomoni Town Osun state, where they were given a settlement by The Paramount Ruler, His Royal Majesty Oba Odedoyin Michael Taiwo, the Olomoni of Okuomoni, and Olomoni in council, on March 2nd, 2025. Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale Received letter of Approve of Ojenpetu kingdom in Okuomoni on 3rd May 2025.
Oba Adeyinka Adeshina is revered as the custodian of Yoruba Tradition Culture and heritage of Ojenpetu Town. To fully appreciate his story, one must trace back to the origins of the Olu-oje of Ojenpetu Palace in Ife north LGA, Osun State.
Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Akofe Obawale was nominated as the Arole Olu-oje, a descendant of the prestigious Olu-oje title from Agbonu’s Compound in Ipetumodu Ife north Osun state, currently held by Chief Adebisi Adewale Benjamin Chief Olu-oje of Ipetumodu was installed on the April 2015 by Late Oba James Adegoke Adedokun the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu.
Oba Adeyinka’s mission is to revitalize the beauty and richness of Ojenpetu’s traditional environment and unite the Ojenpetu communities under one umbrella. In pursuit of this goal, he has traveled extensively, seeking out Olu-oje lineage and encountering remarkable individuals with kind hearts. His primary objectives are to:
– Unite Olu-oje descendants
– Promote and develop Yoruba culture worldwide through various cultural activities
– Foster “Ojenpetu Unity” and dispel negative influences
“Ohun tohun be l’eyin Offa, O ju Oje lo!” This phrase, meaning “there is more beyond Offa than Oje,” is familiar to many, but its original context has been lost over time. The saying is often used to convey that there is more to what someone claimed to have understood. However, the words “Efa” (six) and “Eje” (seven) were mistakenly introduced into the phrase by modern-day Yoruba speakers.
In reality, the correct phrase is “Ohun tohun be l’eyin Offa, O ju Oje lo,” referring to the towns of Offa (in present-day Kwara State) and Oje (a now-defunct town beyond Offa).
In the past, the Yoruba people considered Offa to be a distant town, saying “Offa jin o amo Oje tun jina ju Offa lo, Oje lo jina ju. Ko si ilu leyin Oje mo” (Offa is far, but Oje is farther, and there is no town beyond Oje). This belief held until they ventured beyond Oje and discovered more towns and lands, leading them to exclaim, “Ah ohun tohun be leyin Offa, O ju Oje lo o” (There is more beyond Offa than Oje).
Upon their return to the Oyo Empire, they shared their discovery with the people, saying, “We traveled and found that there are more towns beyond Offa than Oje.” From then on, whenever they wanted to convey that there was more to a matter than meets the eye, they would say, “Ohun tohun be l’eyin Offa, O ju Oje lo.
Oba Adewale Adeshina Obawale, aware of this history, is working towards unity and cultural preservation through the adventures of Olu-oje and the Yoruba race, with the goal of establishing Ojenpetu Town, a home of culture, in respect of Oje, Ojenpetu Town.
The Ojenpetu people, hailing from various states in Yoruba land, initially settled in Gadumo, Ajaokuta Local Government, Kogi State, Nigeria, and named their community Ojenpetu (derived from Oje and Ipetu). However, due to their traditional head, Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale Arolu 1 Olu-oje Ojenpetu, who is from Agbonu’s compound, Olu-Oje descendants in Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria, they migrated to Okuomoni land, Osun State. Arolu is a descendant of the Olu-Oje lineage from the Oyo Empire, who left Oyo and settled in Agbonu’s compound, Ipetumodu.
The needs that drove their migration from Gadumo, Kogi State to Okuomoni land, Ife north Osun State, is a reminder that migration is an inherent part of human history. As stated, “Migration is the throughline of the human story, no matter how settled we believe ourselves to be. We are all either migrants or descendants of migrants.
Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous way to overcome adversity and seek a better life. Whether it’s to escape fear and persecution, reunite with loved ones, access opportunities, or pursue a dream, migration is an inherent part of our human experience. We share more commonalities than differences.
The Ojenpetu Town is no exception. We face urgent needs that necessitate migration, including:
– Family Reunification: We suffer humiliation, harassment, and inhumane treatment from our host town, longing to be with our loved ones in peace, happiness, and a healthy environment.
– Economic Opportunities: As agricultural enthusiasts, we struggle to access sufficient land for farming, facing second-class citizenship and even slavery, making life increasingly difficult.
– Cultural Differences: Our cultural distinctiveness creates enmity, leading to conflicts, violence, or persecution from our host communities in kogi state.
Given these reasons, migration is imperative for our well-being and survival.
CONCLUSION
Our migration is a celebration of our shared heritage, a testament to our resilience, and a call to unity. As we honor our past, we pave the way for a brighter future, where cultural pride and cooperation foster socio-economic growth. Through the spirit of first Olu-oje in Yoruba land, we are poised to establish new settlement Ojenpetu Town, forge alliances, and strengthen our global presence while preserving our rich cultural heritage.
Over fifty families made the courageous decision to seek better, safer, healthier, and more peaceful lives. We proudly proclaim our identity as the Ojenpetu Town in the Southwest, settled in Okuomoni land, courtesy of His Royal Majesty Oba Odedoyin Michael Taiwo, the Paramount Ruler of Okuomoni land Ife north Local Government, Osun State. Our new location is situated between Owode town in Okuomoni kingdom, bordering, within proximity.
Let us come together to develop our town Ojenpetu, for the future of our children. Let us build our empire, the Ojenpetu Town, with the guidance of our four esteemed kingmakers.
The Ojenpetu Town has a rich cultural heritage, with various chieftaincy titles held by members of the royal family and other deserving individuals.
INTRODUCTION
OJENPETU is a Town under Okuomoni land in Ife north Osun State, Ojenpetu has become a fertiland for people to live, play, and sleep comfortably. Even though people have to be living and building houses there. The land is now useful for businesses and other activities in the town.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT, THE PEOPLE OF OJENPETU TOWN.
Ojenpetu Town , located in Okuomoni land Ife north LGA, Osun State Nigeria, has several unique features
OJENPETU THE HOME OF CULTURE
Ojenpetu moto is the Home of culture” due to its peaceful Cultural and serene environment.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Ojenpetu has a rich cultural heritage, with a blend of Yoruba traditions.
NATURAL RESOURCES
The Town is endowed with natural resources.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Ojenpetu Town has various tourist attractions, including the Riverside, etc.
AGRICULTURE
The Town is known for its agricultural production, particularly cashew,palm oil, cocoa, cotton, kola nut and cassava.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Oje Town is one of the first twelve to be found in century in Yoruba land before this new Ojenpetu Town.
ETHNIC DIVERSITY
The Town has a diverse population, with over 3 ethnic groups, including the Yoruba and other trips
CUISINE
Ojenpetu Town has a unique cuisine, with popular dishes like Amala, , Eba, Eko and Pounded yam Etc.
These unique features make Ojenpetu Town a fascinating place to explore and experience.
Ojenpetu Town indeed offers a fascinating blend of culture, history, natural beauty, and cuisine, making it a great destination to explore and experience.
Ojenpetu Town will be a fast developing sub-urban town that harbors the thriving company and businesses in the Ojenpetu Town for development. The Town will be one of the developed and extension towns within the Okuomoni land axis and settlements with along standing history from Ipetumodu, the cradle of ife north kingdoms. The Ife north is a tribe of the Yoruba people who speak a distinct dialect of the Yoruba language.
Ojenpetu Town is a tribe of the Yoruba people who speak an Oyo dialect of the Yoruba language in Osun state. however, Ojenpetu town is part of Okuomoni Kingdom under the Paramount ruler of Okuomoni kingdom, situated close to Asipa, Akinlalu, Ipetumodu, etc.
OJENPETU TOWN
This Town has embarked on the campaign for at least PLANTING AN ACRE OF FARMLAND by investing in Ojenpetu town.
These are sectors both in the short run and long-term, we can add more too but for now, it’s a Development thing:
Farming
Animal Husbandry
We want to be the fulcrum for development by facilitating people and resources channelled towards productive revenue generatingl processes. Land to build houses Estates and companies in Ojenpetu Town.
Agriculture is the only industry where the consumer pays what they are willing to give to the seller, who happens to be the Farmer.
If not the most important, food is one of the most important things on earth, yet farmers are always price takers.
A vendor is better off than a farmer because at least they have the opportunity to set the price.
There is a need for a paradigm shift to change the narrative.
Farmers are price takers on the Agro inputs side of things, sadly they are also price takers again even on the Market side of things.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OJENPETU SONS AND DAUGHTERS