President John Dramani Mahama has been installed with a highly prestigious Yoruba chieftaincy title in Ile-Ife, Osun State in Nigeria, as part of activities marking the 10th Coronation Anniversary of the Ooni of Ife.

The President was conferred with the title Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source, which roughly translates to “A President who reorganizes the global space for humanity.”

The honour was bestowed by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, one of the most revered traditional rulers in Yorubaland.

The installation ceremony took place on December 15, 2025, and formed part of a series of events commemorating a decade since the ascension of Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi to the revered throne of Ife.

The title recognises President Mahama’s long-standing advocacy for multilateralism, global equity and sustainable development on the international stage, as well as his efforts to amplify the voices of developing nations in global policy-making.

The installation involved traditional rites at the historic Ile Oodua Palace, followed by a grand public ceremony at the Ojaja Arena, where dignitaries, traditional leaders and guests gathered to witness the event.

This is not the first time President Mahama has received a traditional honour in Nigeria.

In October 2015, he was conferred with the chieftaincy title Aare Atolase of the Offa Kingdom.