Ado | |
Reign: | 1716–1755 |
Coronation: | 1716 |
Predecessor: | Ashipa |
Successor: | Gabaro |
Issue: | Gabaro, Akinsemoyin, Erelu Kuti |
Father: | Ashipa |
Birth Place: | Benin |
Oba Ado (original Bini name was Edo)[1] [2] who reigned from 1630-1669 was the second Oba of Lagos. He was son of Ashipa an Awori-Isheri Chieftain appointed as the first ruler of Eko by the Oba of Benin and a Daughter of the Oba of Benin. [2] [3] Ado's son, Gabaro was the third Oba of Lagos.
Ado collected yearly tributes from his subjects which in turn were remitted to the Oba of Benin as tribute.