Chief Kessington expressed happiness and described the truce as a milestone that would foster peace and progress in Yorubaland.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Odole-Oodua and founder of Premier Lotto, better known as ‘Baba Ijebu’, Chief Kessington Adebutu, on Friday, brokered peace between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade in Lagos.
This was revealed in a statement made available to journalists by the Ooni of Ife’s palace after the historic meeting, which was held at the Eko Hotel during Chief Adebutu’s 90th birthday anniversary celebration.
According to the communique, the two prominent monarchs reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, mutual respect, and the advancement of the Yoruba people.
“They announced the creation of a Joint Council of Yoruba Unity, a body that will focus on peacebuilding, cultural preservation, and socioeconomic development across Yorubaland,” the release read.
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The two Yoruba kings also called for continuous dialogue and collaboration between the two ancient thrones, stressing that the Yoruba race can only achieve greatness through unity and collective progress.
“Today marks a defining moment in our shared history. We are committed to promoting harmony among Yoruba sons and daughters and to upholding the sacred values of mutual respect and brotherhood bequeathed to us by our forebears,” the communiqué stated.
It further read, “The meeting, attended by eminent Yoruba leaders, traditional rulers, and cultural custodians, focused on strengthening inter-kingdom cooperation and encouraging other traditional rulers to emulate the spirit of togetherness demonstrated by the two monarchs.
“In their closing prayers, the Ooni and Alaafin jointly sought divine guidance, peace, and prosperity for Yorubaland, Nigeria, and the African continent at large. The session ended with an exchange of goodwill and royal blessings between the two revered thrones.”
Also speaking during the peace meeting, the convener, Sir Adebutu, expressed joy at witnessing the unity between the two prominent monarchs, describing it as a milestone that would foster peace and progress among the Yoruba people.
