40-year-old Ogunwusi is the new Ooni of Ife
The Osun State government has named Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house the new Ooni of Ife.
Ogunwusi defeated 20 others including his elder brother to emerge the new Ooni of Ife.
Ife kingmakers appointed Ogunwusi the king-designate then communicated their decision to the government who made the decision public.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, the government disclosed that Ogunwusi’s selection followed due process from the kingmakers.
“The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has approved the appointment of a new Ooni of Ife,” the statement said.
“He is Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi Ruling House of Ile Ife State of Osun.
“This choice follows the completion of the due process by the kingmakers and the communication of their decision to the Government,” the statement said.
Prince Adeyeye Adeoti, 40, studied Accountancy at The Polytechnic, Ibadan and graduated with an HND.
He has grown into a businessman with interest in real estate…and into the Ooni of Ife designate.
