Arigidi-Akoko Residents Demand Olumo Recognition Over Zaki

Residents and indigenes of Arigidi-Akoko in Ondo have called on the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to officially recognize the Olumo of Arigidi-Akoko as the community's traditional ruler. They argue that the Zaki of Arigidi-Akoko lacks historical legitimacy, as the Olumo has been the recognized traditional ruler based on historical and cultural precedents.

A statement from Pa Ayodele Festus and Prince Olusola Alake Taasan asserts that the Zaki title emerged only after the death of Oba Tasan, the last recognized Olumo, in 1932. The statement details that prior to 1932, Arigidi was governed by a confederation of quarters under the Olumo's authority.

The emergence of the Zaki institution, while formally recognized, does not negate the historical significance of the Olumo title. The community's petition to the colonial administration in 1932 acknowledged the Olumo's status but ultimately upheld the appointment of Asunmo Olanipekun as Zaki, leading to a historical shift in traditional governance.