The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he will not stop, according to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, respecting him despite being snubbed at a social function on Tuesday.
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 our correspondent through the Director Media and Public Affairs of 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, according to his colleagues, every category of people from giving 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.”
