Media personality Otunba has sparked controversy by criticizing the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for his behavior at Davido’s wedding.
The monarch was among the high-profile guests at the traditional wedding, which took place at Eko Hotel, Lagos. A viral clip showed him exchanging pleasantries with guests, which Otunba deemed unbecoming of a king.
Otunba expressed his disapproval, stating that the Ooni failed to display royal demeanor and instead acted like an ordinary individual. He lamented the absence of the late Ooni’s regal presence, saying, “I miss the Late Ooni.”
He further questioned whether it’s possible to recall a king, implying that the current Ooni’s behavior was a “shame” to the throne.
See his post below;
Is it possible to recall a king??
I am just asking because this is just a show of shamè from a crowned king!
Kabiyesi is now the one greeting people: He’s even the one going to shake them 😮😮😳😳
I miss Late Oba Sijuade…
God abeg o 😭 😭 😭 https://t.co/A0P6riLEXd pic.twitter.com/OcNYHkVNUf
— De’Otunba GCFRN 1 (@de_generalnoni) June 25, 2024
In a follow-up tweet, Otunba clarified his stance, emphasizing that he wasn’t opposed to the Ooni attending the wedding but rather his unkingly behavior. He explained, “I said he was seen exchanging pleasantries like ‘Guy man’… The king was meant to be seated, and all guests paying homage to the Great Orisa!”
See his post below;
Ah 🙆🏼♂️ una don change am o…..
For context I said he was seen exchanging pleasantries like “Guy man” I am not against him attending Davido’s wedding o…..
The king was meant to be seated and all guests paying homage to the Great Orisa!!!!@instablog9ja abeg o…. Report the… https://t.co/pBk3rHGpif
— De’Otunba GCFRN 1 (@de_generalnoni) June 25, 2024
This criticism comes months after a similar incident where the Ooni was publicly snubbed by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at an event, leaving many embarrassed for the monarch.
Otunba’s comments have sparked a debate about the Ooni’s behavior and whether he should have maintained a more regal presence at the wedding. While some agree with Otunba’s assessment, others defend the Ooni’s actions, citing cultural context and the importance of humility.
Read some netizens reactions below;
@Owo Dada: “Hãte speech from a poør man inside self-contain apartment
@Thec_la: “Enter grace join am. Since you miss him
@Oba Family: “When you become King, sit down for house
