Ooni @48: Residents Storm Palace To Give Monarch Surprise Birthday

While the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, is still basking in the euphoria of his grand-style wedding party to his new wife, Mariam, some residents decided to give him a surprise birthday.

Naija News reports that the traditional Yoruba monarch celebrates his 48 birthday today, October 17, 2022.

A video shared online captured the moment when Ile-Ife residents stormed the palace as they joined the traditional monarch in celebrating his new age.

The Ooni, who was left in awe, was also spotted beaming with excitement as firework displays went up in the sky.

2023: What Ooni Of Ife Told Peter Obi

The Ooni recently played host to the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, at his palace.

The former Governor of Anambra State and some party stakeholders visited the palace of the renowned Yoruba monarch. The visitation is considered as part of consultations for his 2023 presidential ambition.

Speaking at the reception, the Ooni of Ife said he is elated that the presidential hopeful has made youth development the thrust of his agenda.

The monarch stressed that any society seeking progress must prioritize youth development and capacity building, “Right from my first day as the Ooni, I openly dedicated this revered throne to the youth population and I have been matching the promise up with actions in form of programmes and several initiatives geared towards empowering our youths because they are our future.”