Ooni Reconciles Ogunsua and Olomoni Long-Standing Feud
The Council of Obas in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State has reconciled the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola and Olomoni of Okuu-Omoni, Oba Taiwo Odedoyin, after a long-time battle between the duo.
OSUN DEFENDER gathered that the high-powered royal engagement was convened at the instance of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, as part of his ongoing peace-building efforts across communities in the area.
At the meeting, the Council formally presented Oba Odedoyin for reconciliation with the Ogunsua.
Speaking during the visit, Olomoni pleaded for forgiveness, urging that all past misunderstandings be put behind them and pledged to embrace peace, declaring his resolve to “sheathe the sword.”
In a moment widely described as historic, the Ogunsua openly pronounced forgiveness, extending reconciliation and brotherhood to the Olomoni.
“I today declare that I have forgiven you and embraced you. This is your home. You have a lot of benefits here at home. Do not be further misled,” the Ogunsua stated, while also announcing his intention to pay an imminent royal visit to Okuu-Omoni.
The Ogunsua expressed deep appreciation to the visiting royal fathers and specially commended the Ooni of Ife for his deliberate and sustained peace initiatives across Yoruba land.
The Council of Obas used the occasion to disown and denounce a self-styled and unrecognized individual parading himself as “Olu-oje of Ojenpetu.”
The Council stated that the individual is unknown to both Ife North Council of Obas and the Osun State traditional institution.
According to the Council, the individual had previously identified himself as Obaala of Ipetumodu before being cautioned by the AIpetumodu-in-Council over alleged impersonation.
The council further alleged that similar claims were rejected in Gadumo, Kogi State, and later Ido, before he resurfaced in Modakeke.
The Council described him as a deceiver who allegedly associates with unsuspecting monarchs mainly for media exposure, adding that his royal regalia was used to mislead other traditional rulers.
The Council warned that the matter would soon be subjected to legal scrutiny.
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