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Photos:Olusegun Obasanjo Prostrates For Ooni Of Ife;Drama As Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Try To Stop OBJ
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Feb 5, 2016 – Pictures: Olusegun Obasanjo Prostrates For Ooni Of Ife; Drama As Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Try To Stop OBJ At Palace In Enuwa Ile Ife
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi at his palace today in Enuwa Ile Ife.
The elder statesman surprised Ogunwusi’s aides after he suddenly went down to honour him.
They tried to stop 82-year-old Obansanjo from prostrating for the 41-year-old monarch but before they could attempt it, Baba had prostrated.
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It is not a coincidence that Obasanjo prostrated for the Ooni of Ife a day after his aides were beaten up by Ijeshaland monarch in Osogbo.
Choi! Obasanjo too like drama….
Ola
February 5, 2016 at 10:52 PM
This is not a drama, if we don’t respect our culture then it means we don’t have one. If you want to greet the Queen of England you knee or bow down. So that is the culture and is not about personalities or Age. Obasanjo knows is a taboo to disrespect Oba not only Ooni.
RAPO
February 6, 2016 at 7:35 AM
I ONLY BOW TO GOD!!! FORK ALL OF YOU!! WHAT RUBBISH CULTURE. BOWING DOES NOT SHOW RESPECT RATHER HUMILIATION…. NONSENCE.
ajidara1
February 5, 2016 at 11:55 PM
This is not a drama but a tradition,the traditions & culture of yoruba-land, baba Obj prosrated not for the young man but for monarch, & the title of the King. Oba ba lori ohun gbogbo.
Jacob Flow
February 6, 2016 at 12:36 AM
This man will never cease to amuse me, But in all, I doff my hat for OBJ
Omokehinde
February 6, 2016 at 2:05 AM
Thank you Ajidara 1 and Ola for your true comments. OBJ will never prostrate for anyone in the entire Yoruba land and Nigeria as a whole. Even though I’m not a fan of Baba Iyabo, OBJ action is to show honor and respect for Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi tranditional authority. This is why is laughable and unbelievable to see any king in OSUN state in a supremacy fight with Oni of Ife. OBJ did the right thing in the palace today, and every other kings in Yoruba should learn to give honor to this king because of what he represents and not his age. I want to believe that Baba Iyabo is trying to respect the Yoruba culture and the Oni authority among all other Yoruba kings, most importantly, Baba Obasanjo is indirectly warning the Owa of Obokun of Ilesha to stop any power tussle with the most respected king according to Yoruba history and tradition. On this one, Baba Iyabo acted well.
Omokehinde
February 6, 2016 at 2:06 AM
Thank you Ajidara 1 and Ola for your true comments. OBJ will never prostrate for anyone in the entire Yoruba land and Nigeria as a whole. Even though I’m not a fan of Baba Iyabo, OBJ action is to show honor and respect for Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi tranditional authority. This is why is laughable and unbelievable to see any king in OSUN state in a supremacy fight with Oni of Ife. OBJ did the right thing in the palace today, and every other kings in Yoruba should learn to give honor to this king because of what he represents and not his age. I want to believe that Baba Iyabo is trying to respect the Yoruba culture and the Oni authority among all other Yoruba kings, most importantly, Baba Obasanjo is indirectly warning the Owa of Obokun of Ilesha to stop any power tussle with the most respected king according to Yoruba history and tradition. On this one, Baba Iyabo acted well.
Tboy
February 6, 2016 at 2:46 AM
Obansanjo ;certsinly does have his own downsides-but who doesn’t?.
Naijagist pls I beg to differ,this incident is NOT just drama, but a very HISTORICAL DAY! in the history of the Yorubas.
The Yoruba culture is characterised with respect….hence the reason OBANSANJO was merely leading by example.Its NOT about the age of the Ooni Of Ife but the Throne in which he sits on….hence the reason OBJ,postrated for the Ooni of Ife…..for this singular act I commend him(Obansanjo) …but will I will to criticise him for his past corrupt records.
OBJ, well done sir!!!!!
Adeleye banji
February 6, 2016 at 4:59 AM
This is really good, I love that. it will go a long way to tell the younger generation out there that our traditional institution deserve to be honour!!!!
chidozie
February 6, 2016 at 6:03 AM
OBJ
profwhe
February 6, 2016 at 6:42 AM
Historical day! Obasanjo well done sir, u did d right tin let embrace our culture
Funmi Abiodun
February 6, 2016 at 6:50 AM
I admire Baba Obasanjo For leading by example. Even the Bible says give honour to whom honour is due. God bless this our elder statesman
John Emeka
February 6, 2016 at 7:41 AM
Just a day after his aid were beaten up then u now decided 2 showcase some drama… Baba u will never change, na only u know wot z in ur mind 4 all dis,whether u re inspiring 4 d continuation of d fight or u re quenching it
Amazon
February 6, 2016 at 10:52 AM
OBJ the drama King
chyna
February 6, 2016 at 11:31 AM
respect in a highest order
Maryf
February 6, 2016 at 1:56 PM
Nice one. He did the right thing. I greet ooo abj
maruf
February 6, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Owa obokun behave and respect Arole Odua, even though my religion does not permit me bowing to anyone but with the intention of respecting the Arole of Yoruba land I will do it slightly, Baba Obasanjo I hail u sir, well done, Agba tomo ile to
mulikat
February 6, 2016 at 7:19 PM
He his son of yoruba man, any Oba u most respect him, not to say Oni,is another lever amoung Obs, if u know History of Yoruba Tribes.Baba not is not doing any Drama, is show theo world,hwo our culture is,forget about age, that man is Oni finish,is now father and older than any Yoruba person on earth.
mulikat
February 6, 2016 at 7:21 PM
He his son of yoruba man, any Oba u most respect him, not to say Oni,is another lever amoung Obas, if u know History of Yoruba Tribes.Baba is not doing any Drama, is show the world,hwo our culture is,forget about age, that man is Oni finish,is now father and older than any Yoruba person on earth.
muhammad
February 6, 2016 at 9:55 PM
is very rong &bad
kbgolden
February 6, 2016 at 10:43 PM
na culture baba iyabo dey folow.
Francesca
February 7, 2016 at 8:06 PM
Which culture is that, abomination, it is forbidden for a father to prostrate for his son. OBJ which one you d e y?
sola olaniyi
February 8, 2016 at 7:42 AM
OBJ baba oo
Ayobamy
February 10, 2016 at 9:43 PM
Did u now expect baba obj to shake hands with ooni.4 those who doesn’t know anythine,u’ve to postrate for d crown irrespective of age.even if it is ooni’s mother she has to postrate 1st 4 d king,then later when dey get to room,the king wil then postrate for his mother.d bible also says u should honour ur leader.baba obj didn’t postrate 4 d young man but 4 d crown which is ooni.our problem nowadays is dat we have neglected tradition all in d name of civilization and dat’s y there problem nowadays.