Egba Gbagura
Egba Gbagura is one of the five sections of Egbaland, the others being Ake, Oke-Ona, the Owu and Ibara (historically, Ibara is part of Yewa (Egbado), not Egba, although it is located in the present day Abeokuta geographically). It is a traditional state which joins with its bordering sections to form something of a high kingship.
Ẹ̀gbá Gbágùrá | |
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Traditional state | |
Ẹ̀gbá Gbágùrá Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 7°9′39″N 3°20′54″E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Ogun State |
The Agura of Gbagura is the traditional ruler of this subsection of the Egba, and under his jurisdiction are the rulers of the 72 townships that each bear the title Baale. Though the Agura is technically in equal power to the Alake, ever since the colonial era the Alake has been considered to be the supreme leader of all of Egbaland, not just the Ake section.
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