- A new golden carriage was presented to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, symbolizing honour and respect for his role as a traditional ruler
- Dele Momodu, a PDP chieftain, shared a video of the carriage on his social media handle @DeleMomodu, highlighting its significance
- The carriage delivery underscores the esteemed position of Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as monarch of the Yoruba kingdom of Ile-Ife
Ife, Osun state – A new golden carriage has been presented to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
This comes as a gesture of honour and respect for the Ooni of Ife.
Photo credit: @Naija_PRSource: Twitter
As reported by The Punch, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, shared a video of the carriage on his social media X handle, @DeleMomodu.
The PDP chieftain made the post with a caption: “A new golden carriage delivered to His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.”
He added:
“This magnificent carriage symbolizes the Ooni’s esteemed position as the traditional ruler and monarch of the Yoruba kingdom of Ile-Ife.”
Nigerians react as Ooni receives Golden Carriage
Against the backdrop of this development, Nigerians have taken to their social media X pages to react.
“Una don watch Bridgerton tire.. Every african including pastoros now are replicating it…. Golden carriage in the midst of penury.”
“Congratulations to our king. May this be a reason to reign greatly and happily.”
“Wow this is Amazing, a leader with a difference. Oni na big nameThis is beautiful and good. May the king live long.”
“All in a race to appear like the Queen or King of England. Lets be our own people.”
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Ooni announces creation of Hospital
In another report, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, on Monday, July 1, announced the creation of the Equity Health Group.
A facility of the hospital opened today, Monday, July 1, 2024, for public use while an official launch has been scheduled for Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, 16, 2024, in Lagos state.
TheTalk.NG reported that the first-class monarch stated that Equity Health Group “seeks to harness this potential by exploring and scientifically certifying alternative medicines, including herbs, through a research consortium led by Ojaja University.”
Source: TheTalk.NG
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