The Obaro of Kabba is the traditional ruler of Kabba, the largest Okun town, and chairs the Okun Area Traditional Council.
- Type
- Traditional title
- Still exists
- Yes
The Obaro of Kabba is the traditional ruler of Kabba, the largest Okun town, and chairs the Okun Area Traditional Council. In 2018 Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi was installed as the 44th Obaro, after the governor approved his appointment in July; the stool rotates among the Kabba, Odolu and Katu ruling houses (Daily Trust, 2018). The stool's grade is not stated in the sources read.
- Oba Owoniyi enthroned as 44th Obaro of Kabba — Daily Trust, 2018-10-28 · link
- Okun people — Wikipedia · link
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Archive ID: POL-OBARO-OF-KABBA · Last updated 30 September 2026.
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