By Akinwale Kasali
Less than three years after the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, parted ways with his ex-wife, Olori Zainab, rumours are rife that the revered Monarch of the Yoruba race is on the verge of divorcing his wife, Olori Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi.
This came as a shock to many. Sources say it may have emanated from the fact that the Ooni is hardly seen in public with his Olori. He goes alone, and the young, beautiful Olori is hardly seen by his side.
But the Wife of the Monarch has debunked it as a mere rumour that holds no water, saying that no force on earth is capable of destroying the love she and the Ooni share.
Olori Silekunola described the rumour in the media, especially the social media, as laughable.
The celebrated Olori made the clarification on Monday, through a social media post, urging her lovers to disregard the falsehood as she and her husband (Ooni Ogunwusi) are fine, happy and healthy.
“There have been strange rumours and unfounded news making rounds on social media in recent times. I want all believers of good news to know that it is all lies, and a picture of how the peddlers of the evil news would have loved our love story to turn out.
“I would have loved to maintain silence, however, due to concerns being expressed by well meaning people something has to be said.
“Now, the gospel truth is that I have been busy with my ministry, and off the social media space, and you’d all agree with me that with the ongoing pandemic which suddenly sprung up on all of us, only means more work needs to be done. I can’t sit still (as nobody privileged enough should) and this isn’t a time for social media presence but a time that calls for solemnity. Hence my break from what people now called normal.
“Finally, as duty will have me do, I have been in and out of the palace doing God’s bidding. With all being said, I am compelled to ask the following questions.
“Why can’t people verify that which is the truth ? Why do people believe more in falsehood and negativity?
“Well, the Bible has something to say about them in Psalm 2:1-12.
“Now I say to you all, please disregard and jettison every fake and malicious news about me and my husband (Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi) for ours is a love no earthly force is strong enough to break. We are very fine and healthy
“I will leave you with this: Please be comforted and know that boredom is a killer and people do unimaginable things when they are.”
Olori Silekunola posted this statement on her Social Media pages and handles.
