The first King of Ososo recognized and crowned by the colonial government.
Chief Omolesa Buoro of Ikpena was The first King of Ososo recognized and crowned by the colonial government. Chosen by the Council of Chiefs from all the then four quarters in 1910 to represent them as King following an instruction by the colonial government of Lt Green, who wanted to deal directly with only one person.
Though he was the youngest, he was their preferred one and the colonial government crowned him happily. History has it that he reacted to his choice protesting and rejecting it on account of being the ‘youngest’. The Council of Chiefs and Elders did not choose him on account of Unuku(quarter or village) but purely on competence. They decided to play the oracle and once again, he was chosen with the interpretation that his time will be à prosperous and great one and so was it.
He ruled as Zaiki Omolesa Ubuoro later adding Aje to his names. He was also the grandson of the great and very powerful Ede Shimaye who ruled Ososo, around 1790. Backed and supported by his relation Chief Okhnenh’Ikpena they created a formidable kingdom overcoming wars and abolishing slavery buying back our people from the Nupes.
King Omolesa Buoro joined his ancestors in 1925. His closest Chief in Council and a very loyal confidant, Orifa Ibaje Tokura became king and ruled as Emawe affirming the tradition of rotation which was not opposed. These two kings were beloved by the entire Ososo kingdom who celebrated their coronation together and mourned their passing together. Both were also products of joint Council of Chiefs and Elders as it’s obtainable in the traditions and customs of Ososo.
This narrative is supported by colonial records, oral and written history. Other sources are: Eld. Ayero Alabi Dr. P A Okogbe in the book Edede Nanna Dr. Emmanuel Adebayo Prince Dr.O Olarenwaju Eld. Emmanuel Alle Barr. R Abdulahi Aanena Jemitola 11