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BREAKING: I’ll continue to respect Oba Akiolu, says Ooni

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

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