Oba Ado (original Bini name was Edo) who reigned from 1630-1669 was the second

Oba of Lagos The Oba of Lagos, also known as the Eleko of Eko, is the traditional ruler ( Oba) of Lagos. The Oba is a ceremonial Yoruba sovereign with no political power, but is sought as a counsel or sponsor by politicians who seek support from the resident ...

. He was son of

Ashipa Ashipa, the founder of the Lagos royal dynasty but uncrowned as Oba of Lagos, whom all Obas of Lagos trace their lineage to, was a war captain of the Oba of Benin. Ashipa was rewarded with title of Head War Chief/''Oloriogun'' and received the ...

, whom the

Oba of Benin The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be confused with the modern-day and unrelated Republic of Benin, which was then known as Dah ...

appointed as the first ruler of Eko. Ado's son,

Gabaro Oba Gabaro (original Bini name was Guobaro) who reigned from 1669–1704 was the third Oba of Lagos, son and heir to Oba Ado, and grandson of Ashipa. His siblings were Akinsemoyin, and Erelu Kuti. Oba of Lagos In collaboration with the ...

was the third Oba of Lagos.

Second Oba of Lagos

Ado collected yearly tributes from his subjects which in turn were remitted to the

as tribute.

References

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