ICYMI: Read Reaction From Ooni of Ife’s Palace About Olori Naomi’s Divorce

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has denied media reports announcing his separation from his wife, Queen Silekunola Naomi.

News Rain Nigeria recalls that Queen Naomi in a post on her Instagram page on today disclosed her divorce from the popular traditional ruler.

She revealed that her decision to move on was due to irreconcilable differences and not based on the decision of the monarch to marry another queen.

Part of her statement reads: “Today I announce the beginning of a new dawn and the close of a chapter. Today, I am a mother to God’s unique gift. I am no longer a slave to my thoughts of perfection. I, at this moment, announce that I shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife but as the Queen of the people and mother of my adorable Prince.”

However, Ooni’s spokesman, Moses Olafare, said the alleged divorce is a rumour, asking the public to disregard the claim.

According to the aide, Ooni slept with the mindset of rejoining the ongoing musical programme, ‘Memorable Moments With Music’, expected to end today.

The aide, who pleaded anonymity, said though there had been issues with Prophetess Naomi Silekunola and Ooni, the palace never expected such to lead to “a divorce that will first be heard on social media”.

He noted that many of Ooni’s aides believed that the misunderstanding between the monarch and his wife had been resolved before the notice surfaced online.

ICYMI: Read Reaction From Ooni of Ife’s Palace About Olori Naomi’s Divorce

He said, “It was shocking to all of us. We slept very late yesterday trying to ensure that the grand finale of the ‘Memorable Moments With Music’ goes well today in Lagos.

“All of a sudden, we just saw the news that Olori has divorced Ooni. We couldn’t even tell him (Ooni) but he already saw the news first on social media and started receiving calls.

“He told one of the chiefs that he was surprised to see the divorce notice on social media. I am not sure he wants the queen to go.

“Even Moses (Olafare) – Ooni’s Chief Press Secretary – initially denied the news when journalists called him. He thought it was fake news. We sincerely thought the issues had been resolved. It’s painful.”

When asked if Ooni will still attend the music programme, he replied, “doubtful”.

On his part, Olafare said the palace is not aware of the divorce.

“The palace is not aware of the decision of Olori. Kabiyesi has not briefed me on the matter,” he said.

He added: “This is not the first time such rumours had been peddled. There was a time it was reported that she left the palace and the next thing, she gave birth. So, the story is not true and it should not be taken seriously.”