Ile-Ife chiefs and prominent citizens are making a last-minute move to reconcile the Ooni of Ife and his estranged wife, Queen Naomi
By Kehinde Okeowo
Reports emanating from Ile-Ife, suggest high ranking chiefs and prominent citizens of the kingdom known as Ile Oodua elders are making efforts at reconciling the Ooni of Ife and his estranged wife.
Queen Naomi had announced via her verified social media account of her separation from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
But the palace in a swift reaction through the monarch’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare refuted the news, insisting the couple are still husband and wife.
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The statement which read in parts says:
“The palace is not aware of such separation because we all went to bed last night (Wednesday) the two being the king and queen.
“So, if by this morning, the queen went to social media to write that she is no longer in marriage with Ooni, we will look into it to see whether or not the Instagram page truly belongs to her, and to know the reason behind it.
Even by this time yesterday, (Wednesday) kabiyesi was still packaging a special gift for her.
“If you want to separate with someone, you cannot be packaging gift for her. I was aware that Kabiyesi was putting special Christmas gifts together for her. If he is not in love with her, he cannot be doing that. The Christmas gift has been delivered to her already.”
Queen Naomi has now reacted to the backlash that greeted her announcement of her breakup with Ooni of Ife, urging all parties concerned to allow peace to reign for the sake of her son, Tadenikawo.
The mother of one thanked all those who have been praying for her since the unfortunate incident occurred.
She said: “I, at this moment, appeal to all parties involved to allow the peace of God with the consciousness that there is a lovely little boy between us. I thank all of my prayer partners and loved ones.”
TheNiche however gathered that Ile Oodua elders, which consists of traditional rulers, chiefs, and prominent members of the Ile-Ife community are making a last-ditch effort to reconcile the Ooni of Ife and his estranged wife.
According to the source which pleaded anonymity, some of the elders have already contacted Queen Naomi urging that she should reconsider her position and reconcile with the revered monarch.
