Ooni announces Prince Olagoke Owoyomi as new Ife chief
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has approved the appointment of Olagoke Owoyomi as the new Obajio of Ife.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday in Ile-Ife. The Ooni stated that the selection process involved a screening of three eligible princes from the Alayo and Bamidein ruling houses.
The monarch explained that Mr Owoyomi, a farmer and businessman from the Alayo ruling house in Moore, Ile-Ife, was picked after a “rigorous process.”
He stated that the Ooni-in-Council had established a five-member committee to vet the three contenders.
According to him, other contenders are Olagbenga Owoyomi and Kola Ogunrinola of the Bamidein ruling house.
“This appointment is in recognition of your integrity, dedication to the values of our heritage, and proven commitment to the service of the Ife kingdom.
“As the Ejio of Ife, you are expected to uphold the dignity of the title, serve with loyalty, wisdom, and humility, and contribute to the unity, peace, and progress of Ile-Ife and her people.
“Your installation and formal presentation shall be communicated in due course in accordance with palace protocols and customary rites,” the appointment letter, personally signed by the Ooni, stated.
(NAN)
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