Aregbesola presents staff of office to new Ooni

Reports reaching DAILY POST say the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has presented the staff of office to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

At exactly 1:50 pm, officially marking the start of his reign as the 51st traditional ruler of Ile Ife.

Aregbesola, while handing the staff of office to Oba Ogunwusi, urged him to partner other chiefs and mobilise the people for development of his kingdom during his reign.

Oba Ogunwusi emerged as the new Ooni after a long battle amid controversy.

His emergence came following the death of Oba Sijuwade.

Ogunwusi is a prince from the Giesi Ruling House.

By: Seun Opejobi

      (Daily Post)