Osun State Government Announces New Ooni Of Ife

According to TheNation, The Osun State government in the early hours of today named Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (40) as the new Ooni of Ife.

Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ooni Of Ife)

 With this announcement, He replaces Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who passed away in July.

 The appointment of Ogunwusi’s was announced by the government at 2:49am.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, reads: “The Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has approved the appointment of Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of Giesi Ruling House as the new Ooni of Ife.

“This choice follows the completion of the due process by the kingmakers and the communication of their decision to government.”

Ogunwusi of the Ojaja Royal compound of Agbedegbede in the Giesi Ruling House, attended The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy.

“He has been involved in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts locally and abroad for over 11 years.

“He was involved in the development of the Northern Foreshore Estate, Cityscape International Limited’s Buena Vista project in Lekki, Primewaterview Limited’s projects, Westcom Limited’s projects, and the Ajaokuta Steel’s and Delta Steel’s resuscitation projects

Before Ogunwusi’s selection, there was anxiety in Ile-Ife amid plans by the government to name the Ooni.

There has been heavy security presence in the town since Saturday following Friday’s judgment on a suit challenging the Ooni of Ife 1980 Chieftaincy Declaration.