Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola Dressed in Traditional Animal Skin for his Royal Installation as Aare Ona Kakanfo

Photo of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Premier of the Western Region, after he was installed by Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II  of Oyo as the 13th Aare Ona Kakanfo (Military Generalissimo) of Yorubaland in 1964, after 79-year sabbatical. 

Akintola is dressed in traditional animal leather garment, the clothing made of animal skins  represents fortitude, strength, and  power.

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