The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II is expected to lead Monarchs from Yoruba land to the celebration of the 10th coronation anniversary of Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the publicity committee of the 10th anniversary, Mr. Adeyeye Michael during a visit of the planning committee to the Ooni at his palace in Ile-ife.
The Ooni described Akure as one of his preferred second home. I love Akure and you can see the little we have done to support the Akure land and to also express my love for the good people of Akure Kingdom who are bonafide descendants of Oduduwa. I recalled that Ooni Ekun has many resemblance and ties with Akure Land. Therefore, you can’t detach Akure from Ife.
Oba Enitan promised that the event is going to be a big one. We will be fully involved alongside other Kabiyesi from Oodua Land.
Speaking earlier on behalf of the Central Planning Committee Chairman, Mr. Femi Meshe, the Olu of Okelisa Titun, Olu Adekunle Ajanaku who described the Ooni as a father to all who is well qualified in all facets to lead the Traditional institution of all Yoruba and black race. He thanked him for his leadership and promised that Akure Land is fully prepared to receive him and other Monarchs from Yoruba Land and other parts of the nation.
The Big Ten event is schedule to hold between 16th and 20th July, 2025 with series of events schedule to mark the 10th anniversary.