Yoruba Must Unite” – Ooni Declared As Fayemi, Monarchs, Others Storm Ife For Sixth Coronation Anniversary

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has declared that descendants of Oduduwa must unite across the world regardless of religious and political differences.

Ooni Ogunwusi made the declaration at his Ile Oodua palace on Tuesday, during the commemoration of his sixth coronation anniversary, describing the Yorubas as natural leaders who are being watched by other nationalities for direction at all times.

“Our unity is non negotiable and this is the best time that such irreplaceable virtue is needed the most. We must speak with one voice at all times as we prevent politics, religion or other biases from setting us apart.

“In whatever we do, we must be conscious of the fact that we are being watched by others and we cannot afford to let the world down, especially those looking up to us for leadership.” Ooni Ogunwusi said.

Addressing the happy crowd on the journey so far, Ooni Ogunwusi described the six years of his reign as the goodness of God Almighty, explaining that the moments therein were not without challenges which were defeated through love and support of his subjects.

“Six is not just a common figure, it can be likened to ‘Ifa’ in Yoruba language and I am sure that we all want ‘Ifa’ which is freebie. The days ahead are promising and we shall continue to work for the goodness of all.” Ooni Ogunwusi added.

The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi who doubles as the Chairman, Nigeria’s Governors Forum on Monday night led top members of the Ekiti State Government to pay homage to the Ooni at the ancient Ile Oodua palace, wishing the frontline monarch a long peaceful reign on the throne of his ancestors.

The event climaxed on Tuesday, with an early morning prayer session by the Ife Muslim community, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the traditional worshippers at the palace auditorium.

As part of his investment in human development and capacity building for the youths, five youths who were trained freely under Ooni Ogunwusi’s Adire Oodua Initiative, got certified and empowered with startup capitals at the event.

The event was witnessed by prominent traditional rulers including the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Adegbenle, Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, Alara of Ilara-Epe, Oba Folarin Ogunsanwo, Ajero of Ijero-Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewole, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Abolarin Arouinkeye, Oore of Otun-Ekiti & Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, Oloye of Oye-Ekiti, Oba Oluwole Ademolaju and Olojudo of Ido-Faboro, Oba Ayorinde Ilori and a host of others.

Iyalaje Oodua Worldwide, Princess (Dr.) Toyin Kolade and Moremi of Yorubaland, Chief Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, equally attended the event while a three-man  delegation led by Director General of NTDC, Folorunso Coker delivered a special goodwill message on behalf of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu whom the Ooni described as worthy ambassador and a great leader of the Yoruba race.

I’m The Right Person To Succed Fayemi – Senator Olujimi Says As She Declear Interest To Run For Ekiti State Governor In 2022

Senator Biodun Olujimi, representing Ekiti South Senatorial District in the Senate in Ado-Ekiti, has indicated her interest to contest the governorship election, slated for June 18, 2022

Senator Biodun describbed herself as the right person to rule the state.

While declaring herself as the best for the governorship seat, Ms Olujimi noted that the party would benefit from a candidate with good character, “great antecedents and that is popular.”

“What we need is the right leadership. And Olujimi is the right person,” stated Ms Olujimi.

“I have consistently proved that with my track record. My footprints are everywhere in the state despite being from Ekiti South,” she said.

Ms Olujimi, who announced her decision to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, is contesting on the Peoples Democratic Party’s platform.

It was gathered that Ms Olujimi and eight other female aspirants are among the 17 people who have obtained nomination forms and had been screened by the PDP at the national secretariat in Abuja.

Apart from Ms Olujimi, Olumide Olubunmi from Ido/Osi council areas, Arogundade Olutoyin from Ekiti East local government, and Adekemi Adewunmi from Efon local government area, Cecillia Ebiesuwa (Emure council), Adewumi Adesoye (Ado), Titilayo Owolabi Akerele (Ikole), Mrs Modupe Asaolu (Ekiti south-west) and Deborah Alo (Ido/Osi), have indicated an interest in the race.

Ms Olujimi said her decision to join the race was borne out of the desire to salvage the state from the woods through selfless service to the people, irrespective of their social status.

The lawmaker said she decided to run following calls from stakeholders, including the downtrodden.

The senator noted that she possessed the quality and experience required to harness the vast state’s resources for productive and developmental purposes.

She added that her political and public sector experiences had prepared her for the plum job. Ms Olujimi expressed her readiness to turn around the state’s fortunes by revolutionising all the sectors of governance with a focus on the masses.

“If given the PDP ticket and elected governor, I will reposition Ekiti for economic prosperity by creating the enabling environment for industry to thrive with a better approach to taxation that would reduce dependence on federation allocations,” said Ms Olujimi.

She added, “Our mission is to rebuild, to reposition, and to regain the state’s glory. We are very committed with passion to making sure that Ekiti occupies its rightful position in the comity of states. And our plan is to explore all the areas of possible economic prosperity and development without exploiting the people.