October 19, 2026
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By Olawale Lamina

One of the nation’s foremost titled monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on his 10th coronation anniversary.

 

This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, where the Alaafin said, he, on behalf of other Yoruba traditional rulers, indigenes of Oyo Kingdom, facilitated with the government and the people of Osun state in celebrating the Ooni.

 

He commended Oba Adeyeye for being committed and demonstrating resilience in his rulership.

The Alaafin stated that Ooni’s exposure, knowledge, and charisma prior  to ascending the throne have been critical in broadening the influence of the domain.

He acknowledged Ooni’s strength of character and formidable traits demonstrated by his wisdom, warmth, and friendliness as key factors that shaped the pervasive peace and civility his domain.

Oba Owoade expressed the wish that God will continue to bless the Ooni of and grant him more years of fruitful reign.

“What is more, gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.”
Oba Owoade used the occasion to call for unity among the monarchs, noting that the only way to remain relevant is for them to be united, sincere and dedicated.
He added, “As monarchs, all of us have just three responsibilities. We are saddled with maintenance of peace, culture and tradition. Kings are not religious leaders. Our responsibility, as handed over to us in our certificates, is to be custodians of the legacies of our ancestors, so that they do not go extinct.
“Unity can only be predicated on mutual trust and understanding, reciprocal friendly/brotherly/sisterly relations, as well as shared interests, values and aspirations, adding that unity would only best be promoted through tolerance and accommodation of each other’s differences, opinions, ethnic, religious and communal or even regional identities.
”Unity in diversity is a core principle of federalism. All federations are required to adhere to, and actively nurture and entrench, expectations associated with this core principle.
“Nigeria, as a federation with a complex mosaic of diversity need to continue to find, and deploy, ways and means of forging, entrenching and sustaining unity in diversity and national integration. Once again, I am wishing the Ooni of Ife more prosperous years ahead.”

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