Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has been appointed as the new Ooni of Ife to replace late Oba Okunade Sijuwade.
3 allegations against new Ooni of Ife
A human rights group is contesting Ogunwusi’s selection due to an alleged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case against him.
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However, a human rights group is contesting Ogunwusi’s selection due to an alleged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case against him.
Three allegations levelled against the Ooni-elect by the group, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), are:
Ogunwusi’s appointment as Ooni of Ife was announced by Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola in October.
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The Ooni-elect is currently undergoing a 21-day isolation periodas part of his coronation rites.
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