The new Agbaakin Bashorun Oranmiyan of Ile-Ife, High Chief Waheed Muraina Olanshile has disclosed that whoever is Ooni’s enemy is his enemy.
He said this while receiving the staff of office at the palace of the Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife on Saturday, 31st August, 2024.
According to the Ogun State born high Chief, the progress of Ile-Ife and the deity of Oranmiyan remains his point of focus.
The new Agbaakin Bashorun Oranmiyan of Ile-Ife vowed to always use the staff of office for the progress and development of Ile-Ife both in home and diaspora.
“I will never use the staff of office to fight against Ile-Ife and other Yoruba speaking communities”- Chief Muraina said.
He therefore used the medium to pray for Ile-Ife, Oduduwa states and Nigeria at large.
Speaking on behalf of Oonirinsa, the Owa Eredunmi of the source, Chief Omiwole who is the custodian of Oranmiyan Deity appreciated Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi CFR Ojaja II for giving him the privilege to instal the Agbaakin Bashorun Oranmiyan of Ile-Ife.
Chief Omiwole used the opportunity to advise the new Chief of the source not to use the staff of office to fight against Ile-Ife but rather always seek for the development of Ile-Ife.
“If you use this staff of office against our land, it will not only work, it will break and put you into shame”-Owa Eredunmi said.
Recall that the installation of the New Agbaakin Bashorun Oranmiyan of Ile-Ife marks the grand finale of the celebration of Oranmiyan festival which lasted for 7 days with King Saheed Osupa spicing up the reception.
Dignitaries at the event include the head of all Isooros, the Obadio of Ile-Ife, Isooros, Royal fathers from Ogun State and kwara State.