The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Thursday cleared the air on his perceived rift with the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi. The monarch, who spoke at the meeting of Osun State Traditional Rulers’ Council held inside his palace debunked media reports that there was prolonged rift between them.
He also said contrary to speculation, Oba Akanbi had not been barred from attending the meeting of the council of traditional rulers in the state or visiting his palace. He assured that he would continue to work assiduously towards fostering unity among the Yorubas.
“It’s been long since we held this meeting. The meeting is usually held on a monthly basis. This is not the time to point accusing fingers at anybody.
“The Timi of Ede came to me and told me that he would not be here because he was travelling out and that he had scheduled the trio before the meeting was called. So, also is Orangun of Ila. I greet Oluwo especially. Like I always say, all of you left here. I am the caretaker here. Unity and development of our state are very important.
“Some traditional rulers have joined their ancestors since our last meeting. They include Olubosin of Ifetedo, Salu of Edunabon and Olulamokun of Yakoyo. We should portray ourselves the way we should. We should carry ourselves with dignity and royalty. We should unite and stand as one. Our meeting is how to bring about development to our state and the nation”.
“I greet Oluwo especially, being his first time coming here. Nobody is asking you not to come here. This is your house”, he added.
