Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi in a Landmark Visit to Alaafin of Oyo

History was made on Sunday 17 January, 2016 when the new Ooni of Ife‎, Oba Ogunwusi became the first Ooni to visit Oyo town since 1937.

The Methodist Church, Apaara, venue of the 45^th coronation anniversary thanksgiving of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, became electrified immediately news filtered in that Oba Ogunwusi’s convoy has reached Owode, followed by many other Obas.

The astute Imperial Majesty Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, OONI Ile-Ife broke 79-year record today as he landed at Oyo town to celebrate with the ALAAFIN of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Ikubabayeye on his 45^th coronation anniversary.

The late Ooni Sijuwade and Oba Adeyemi dwelt long in battle for historical hegemony.

Decorated in the normal Ooni trademark attire, Oba Ogunwusi shook hands with the Alaafin and they sat on the same chair, both beaming with smiles.

An elated Oba Adeyemi, who had earlier read from the Bible, said the last time an Ooni visited the Alaafin was in 1937, adding that he was ver‎y close to many Obas in Yorubaland and beyond.

Revealing how close he was to Ooni Adesoji Aderemi, the monarch said he never disrespected him but prayed for his longevity on the throne. “The misunderstanding started during the reign of the last Ooni. May your reign be long, Ooni.‎ I am happy with Ooni Ogunwusi’s moves to unite all Yoruba Obas,” Oba Adeyemi stated.

Oba Ogunwusi described Alaafin as a great monarch‎, noting that “it is a new dawn for all Yoruba sons and daughters around the globe,” He ended his speech with the song ‘Ore l’ao mase…Awa o ba ti ja wa ooo, Ore l’ao ma sem” (We will continue to be friends… No! no! no! to enmity).”

Oba Ogunwusi and other Obas were later hosted inside the Palace of the Alaafin. Present at the historic event were more than 30 Obas which included the Timi of Ede, Owa Ajero of Ijero, Ore of Otun Ekiti‎, Orangun of Ila, Akinrun of Ikirun, Aragbiji of Iragbiji and Elerin of Erin Osun.