“Beware! Not Every Visitor Means Well – Ooni Warns Ladoja Opens Up

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has urged the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to stay focused and remain vigilant against detractors.

The monarch gave the advice on Sunday during a visit to Oba Ladoja’s residence on Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to the Ooni, not every visitor comes with genuine intentions, hence the need for discernment.

He said: “Kabiyesi, not everyone who pays you a visit means well. Be discerning. Your journey to this throne is divine, and you must not allow envy or distractions to derail you.”

Describing Oba Ladoja as “a father to all,” the Ooni noted that his ascension to the Olubadan throne marked a significant chapter in Yoruba traditional leadership.

He added: “Oba Ladoja is more than a leader; he is a father figure whose calmness, wisdom, and vast experience are invaluable at this time. Ibadan is not just another Yoruba city—it is a symbol of strength and resilience. Even some Oonis once lived here, which gives this land a unique spiritual and cultural relevance.”

The Ooni further appealed for unity among Yoruba monarchs, cautioning against rivalry, backbiting, and unhealthy competition.

“We cannot afford division among ourselves. If we fail to unite, we fail our ancestors and our people. Let us lead with dignity, build lasting peace, and leave behind legacies that future generations will be proud of,” he said.

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