THE first wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), Olori Mariam Ajibola Ogunwusi, has given birth to twins.
The Ooni married Olori Mariam in 2022, 10 months after his former wife, Naomi Silekunola, left him.
The Ebira, Kogi State-born Olori, with family ties to Kwara State, was formally ushered into the palace after brief rites at the entrance to the premises.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 15, by his media aide, Moses Olafare, the Ooni expressed gratitude to Almighty Olodumare for the successful delivery of the babies and the safe condition of both mother and children, describing the birth of the twin princes as a special blessing to the royal household and the entire House of Oduduwa.
According to the statement: “He appreciated everyone who has continued to support the palace with prayers, love and goodwill, noting that the moment calls for thanksgiving and celebration.
“Ooni Ogunwusi also expressed happiness over the safe delivery, saying the palace remains grateful to Olodumare for His mercy and favour upon the family.
“He further prayed that the newborn princes would grow in sound health, wisdom, peace and greatness, while becoming worthy ambassadors of the rich cultural heritage of Ile-Ife and the Yoruba race.”
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