Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed support for the unity move by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
It would be recalled that Ooni Ogunwusi had been visiting Yoruba monarchs as a way of ensuring unity.
Among those visited are the Aalafin of Oyo and Awujale of Ijebuland among others.
Obasanjo spoke during a visitation to the Ooni's palace on Friday in Ile-Ife, where he was received by prominent traditional rulers in Ile-Ife.
In a dramatic move, Obasanjo who stepped in with other prominent personalities in his Yoruba regalia, prostrated for the Ooni as a sign of respect.
While some of those present during the visit were surprised with the postration, other applauded and hailed the former president.
The former president explained that the unity move by the Ooni was important for the progress of Yorubaland.
He urged the Ooni not to relent in his move to ensure unity, adding that Ife remained the source of Yorubaland.
He said, "I commend the role of Ooni in ensuring peace in Yorubaland. Continue what you are doing, especially your unity course. I am happy with the move taken so far.
"It is only a sign of honour for the Ooni to visit anyone. That does not stop Ile-Ife from its position in the history of Yorubaland."
Obasanjo subsequently prayed for the progress of Ife and Yorubaland.
He also apologised for not being present at the Ooni's coronation.
On his part, the Ooni expressed appreciation for the former president's visit.
Among those present during the visitation were Dr. Femi Okunnu; Femi Majekodunmi; Chief Oyewole Faseye; Ayo Balogun and a host of others.
It would be recalled that Ooni Ogunwusi had been visiting Yoruba monarchs as a way of ensuring unity.
Among those visited are the Aalafin of Oyo and Awujale of Ijebuland among others.
Obasanjo spoke during a visitation to the Ooni's palace on Friday in Ile-Ife, where he was received by prominent traditional rulers in Ile-Ife.
In a dramatic move, Obasanjo who stepped in with other prominent personalities in his Yoruba regalia, prostrated for the Ooni as a sign of respect.
While some of those present during the visit were surprised with the postration, other applauded and hailed the former president.
The former president explained that the unity move by the Ooni was important for the progress of Yorubaland.
He urged the Ooni not to relent in his move to ensure unity, adding that Ife remained the source of Yorubaland.
He said, "I commend the role of Ooni in ensuring peace in Yorubaland. Continue what you are doing, especially your unity course. I am happy with the move taken so far.
"It is only a sign of honour for the Ooni to visit anyone. That does not stop Ile-Ife from its position in the history of Yorubaland."
Obasanjo subsequently prayed for the progress of Ife and Yorubaland.
He also apologised for not being present at the Ooni's coronation.
On his part, the Ooni expressed appreciation for the former president's visit.
Among those present during the visitation were Dr. Femi Okunnu; Femi Majekodunmi; Chief Oyewole Faseye; Ayo Balogun and a host of others.
Written by NEWSTRAWL ONLINE UPDATE
Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner
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