Ooni Won’t Respond To Alaafin’s Empty Threat – Spokesperson

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has stated that he will not respond to the ultimatum given by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade.

Oba Ogunwusi was issued a 48-hour ultimatum by the Alaafin over a recent chieftaincy title conferred by the Ooni on an Ibadan-based businessman.

Oba Owoade has demanded that the Ooni revoke the title of “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” bestowed upon Chief Dotun Sanusi, the owner of Ilaji Hotels and Resorts.

Reacting via his Facebook handle, the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, disclosed that his principal instructed him against issuing a formal press release on the matter.

According to Olafare, Oba Ogunwusi’s ultimatum is an “empty threat.”

“My Principal has directed me against issuing a Press Release on the Empty Threat of the Alawada Babasala. I beg to disappoint you, gentlemen of the press,” Olafare stated.

He said the issue would be handled in the “public court of opinion.”

“Let’s rather focus on narratives that unite us rather than the ones capable of dividing us. No Press Release please (sic) 48 Hours My Foot!!!”, Olafare added.