Adeyeye Ogunwusi is Ooni of Ife

prince-adeyeye-enitan-ogunwusi-2-501x33689 days after the transition of the immediate past Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, the Osun State Government has announced the appointment a new Ooni of Ife.
He is Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, a 40-year old real estate magnate and prince from the Giesi Ruling House in the ancient town. He becomes the 51st Ooni of Ife.
The Secretary to the Osun State Government said the selection of the new Ooni followed the completion of all processes for the filling of the exalted stool.
Prince Ogunwusi was selected from 21 candidates presented by the Giesi ruling house for the exalted stool.
The statement, made available to www.infinitylive.com.ng on Monday morning, reads, “The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has approved the appointment of a new Ooni of Ife.
“He is Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of Giesi Ruling House of Ile-Ife, State of Osun.
“This choice follows the completion of the due process by the kingmakers and the communication of their decision to Government.”

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