The paramount ruler made this remark while
hosting The Arole Oodua, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) who yesterday
night paid him a unity visit in his palace at Akure, Ondo state.
He lauded the new Ooni for his exhortation of
God at all times, his dedication to uplifting the youths and his unity train he
moves around the country especially among Yoruba Obas. He therefore assured his
vistor who he described as his father and that of the entire Oodua nation of
his Kingdom's total cooperation as they all originated from Ile-Ife hundreds of
years ago.
"Arole Oodua, we are very glad to receive
you today in Akure Kingdom, you are the father of all of us in Yorubaland
except those who are not true descendants of Oduduwa. the way you have been exhorting
the Almighty God, your dedication to uplift the youth and your train of unity
that moves around d country especially Yoruba Obas is indeed very commendable
and may God continue to bless you" Deji said. Ooni in his speech expressed
delight at the way he was honoured by the king and people of the capital city;
he emphasized on peace and unity among the Yoruba people as the only guaranteed
key to progress.
"I am overwhelmed by the love the
kabiyesi Deji and good people of Akure have showed to me this night, I have
come here for peace, unity and progress of Yorubaland, I have been moving
around the country in respect of this because that's simply what we need to
move our nation forward" Ooni expressed.
Among the eminent
sons and daughters of Akure that joined Deji in hosting the Ooni Ogunwusi
include Afenifere Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, National Chairman of SDP Chief
Olu Falae, Chief Imam of Akure, High Chief Olisa of Akure, A royal son of
Akure, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, Anthony General of Ondo State, Barrister
Eyitayo Jegede. Ooni Ogunwusi had earlier paid a courtesy visit to His Royal
Majesty the Olowo of OWO, Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi at his palace at Owo
who led him to the palace of Oba Ojomo Oluda of Ijebu-Owo from where they all
went straight to the commissioning ceremony of Best Western plus Mydas Hotel
owned by Prince Rotimi Ibidapo.
Apart from Olowo of Owo and Ojomo Oluda who
arrived the event with Ooni of Ife to commission the first five star hotel in
Ondo state, the other Obas and eminent people that graced the occasion include
His Royal Majesty the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom Oba Victor Kiladejo, Her
Excellency the Deputy Governor of the State of Osun, Otunba(Mrs) Titi
Laoye-Tomori, HRM Salu of Edunabon, HRM Elejesi of Ejesi, HRM Asoya of Isoya,
HRM Laaroka of Wanikin HRH Arode of Ife, HRH Laadin of Ife, HRH Akogun of Ife,
Chief Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, former Commissioner for Information in Ondo State
Chief Eddie Olafeso and a host of others.
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