Ooni of Ife speaks on Akiolu’s ‘embarrassment’

Following the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s action to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, at a Lagos function recently, the Ooni has said he is not moved by the action.

The Arole Oodua through the Director Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr. Moses Adeyeba, said that he will not stop to accord Oba Akiolu, his respect despite snubbing him.

The foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland said he was not perturbed by Akiolu’s action.

Oba Ogunwusi, said he is committed to ensuring unity among traditional rulers in the land.

The monarch said, “nobody should castigate anybody” for doing what he did because of the position he holds and because of his age… Ooni would not stop to accord his colleagues and every category of people the respect they deserve.”

“The Ooni of Ife is not ready to make any official statement over what happened between him and the Oba of Lagos.
“He still holds Oba Akiolu in high esteem and what happened yesterday will not stop the Ooni from holding him in high esteem.”