07/09/2025
ROYAL ADVISORY FROM THE PALACE OF OLUKARE OF IKARE KINGDOM
Dear people of Ikare Akoko and friends,
We issue this important advisory to clarify the proper use and promotion of the Owa-Ale title. As highlighted in our personal message to His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adedoyin, the Owa-Ale of Iyometa Ikare, and on behalf of our royal father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Alhaji) Akadri Saliu Momoh IV, the Olukare of Ikare Kingdom, we respectfully raise strong concerns about the misrepresentation of this esteemed title.
The correct title is Owa-Ale of Iyometa Ikare — not “Owa-Ale of Ikare.” Iyometa is one of the five quarters within the larger Ikare Kingdom, which includes Ikado, Ilepa/Oyinmo, Ekan/Edo, Oorun, and Iyometa. The entire Ikare Kingdom falls under the traditional authority of the Olukare of Ikare.
Currently, the title Owa-Ale is being incorrectly paraded as “Owa-Ale of Ikare,” misrepresenting the rightful scope of the title and undermining the authority and tradition of the Olukare. This misrepresentation threatens the peace and unity we cherish in our kingdom.
We call on all stakeholders (especially the media, community leaders, and the general public) to recognize and respect this vital distinction. Accurate use of titles promotes order, respect, and the dignity of our royal institutions.
We also acknowledge the government’s position regarding the kingship matters and affirm that continued peace and progress in Ikare depend on mutual respect, decorum, and adherence to both tradition and legal frameworks.
Having appealed to His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adedoyin, to lead in guiding all parties on the proper usage and publicity of these titles, we urge timely corrections wherever necessary.
May this advisory encourage wider understanding, respect, and unity in our beloved Ikare Kingdom.
Respectfully,
Prince S. A. Momoh,
Director of Media and Public Affairs,
Palace of the Olukare of Ikare Kingdom.
Saturday 6th September 2025
