I Had a Relationship With Oba Akiolu When I Was a Prince - Ooni of Ife

Oba Rilwan Akiolu and Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has once again dismissed reports of a silent rift between him and the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu.

Oba Ogunwusi, who spoke yesterday in Port Harcourt, said he had no problem with Oba Akiolu. The monarch, who was accompanied to the state by his wife and other palace guards, said:

“We did not have a problem. It is being overblown by the media. Like I said, I respect him. I had a relationship with him when I was a prince and when I was an entrepreneur in Lagos. I will continue to respect him.

“It is very unlikely that you will see a successful Nigerian that has not passed through Lagos. So, give honour to whom honour is due.”