Wednesday, April 26, 2017

News Flash! Ooni Of Ife Reacts To His Public Humiliation By Oba Of Lagos

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi,The Ooni of Ife,  has said he will not stop to accord Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, respect despite snubbing him at a social function yesterday.

The foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland said he was not perturbed by Akiolu’s action. He said he is committed to ensuring unity among traditional rulers in the land.

Oba Ogunwusi spoke to Punch correspondent through the Director Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace on Wednesday. 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.”
Punch

9 comments:

  1. An Oba behave in a manner like someone who was well trained and has respect for people no matter his status. While another shows to b a riff raff. Me go castigate am o. It's very foolish of him.

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    1. U av said d truth... Thanks so much. It was stupid and foolish of Oba of Lagos.

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  2. A man of wisdom good to hear that from him

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  3. Ok sir...hope people will stop drinking medicine over ur own headache

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  4. good one that a wise one coming from you

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  5. You see and people dey hype on top the matter

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  6. That's a good way to address such issue...
    He is full of wisdom

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