TIMOTHY AGBOR, OSOGBO
FIVE years after being coronated as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has welcomed a heir to the throne of his forefathers.
This was revealed in a statement signed by Comrade Moses Olafare, Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, on Wednesday.
The prominent monarch’s wife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi, gave birth to the crown prince in the early hours of Wednesday.
Olafare said both mother and baby boy are in safe condition.
He said, “This is to officially inform the general public that The Almighty Olodumare has blessed the House of Oduduwa with a crown Prince as our mother, Yeyeluwa, Olori Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi, gave birth to a bouncing baby boy (at) the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 18th November 2020.
“Mother and child are in a perfect condition.
“Congratulations to the Royal family, the kingdom of Ife (The Source), Yoruba race and the entire descendants of Oduduwa worldwide on the safe arrival of this Heir to the sacred throne of the Ooni of Ife.”
Meanwhile, there was wild jubilation in the ancient town as indigenes and residents trooped out to the palace to rejoice with their king.
Ooni Ogunwusi was coronated on December 7, 2015.
