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Making of Ooni Ogunwusi: The Facts!

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By Olawale Olaleye

Some folks had challenged me earlier today to put out my facts as far as the emergence of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II is concerned and I’m doing just that now. From a few of the responses on the thread of my previous posts, it’s evident that the truth had been lost in the mix, either by design or default. But I’ll see to it now and set it straight.

In a concise form, I’d try as much as possible to reveal some of the untold stories of the emergence of the Ooni, with the hope that those, who had disagreed with me, would come out with their own facts, not necessarily agreeing with me.

I’d like to start by admitting that, Oba Ogunwusi as the 51st Ooni of Ife, was definitely ordained by God, and not any man, else enough efforts were made to frustrate his emergence. However, it was a destiny fulfilled through the instrumentality of certain individuals, but certainly not the Ifa Eko or Lion of Bourdilon as many delightfully believed.

For the record, Ile-Ife has four ruling houses, and I will list them with the respective predecessors to the current Oba. They are, Ooni Ademiluyi from the Lafogido rulling house; Ooni Aderemi, from Oshikola rulling House; Ooni Sijuade from the Ogboru rulling House and of course, the incumbent, Ooni Ogunwusi, from the Giesi rulling House.

Thus, following the passing of Ooni Okunade Sijuade, in July of 2015, Ile-Ife was literally thrown into a frenzy and turmoil, as the selection of a successor had elicited the interest of Lagos political leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who had an agenda to install his friend, Prince Dipo Eludoyin. But the prince was not interested and refused to be dragged into the tussle for the Obaship. In fact, he left for London, just to be out of sight.

Not satisfied, Tinubu went on to poach Prince Ayedun, a former commissioner in former Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s cabinet. That too was not to fly, because of the more intricate dimensions to the choice of the new Ooni, which would not ignore the standard process.

Mindful of the fact that the selection of the new Ooni was to come from the rotational system gazetted by the government of the late Chief Bola Ige in 1980, it would be nearly impossible to bypass the Giesi ruling house. That one factor, unfortunately, stood against all the machinations of Tinubu known to disrespect rules and process in everything.

With the Gazette, the Giesi rulling house was next to produce the new Ooni but Tinubu, as he is known to do with his other choices, wanted to politicise this renowned Yoruba tradition for his own political interests and gains. Whatever they were! But the Ife people resisted any such moves and his plot was subsequently exposed to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who would naturally stand in opposition camp with Tinubu.

At this point, Obasanjo, a close friend to the leader of the Giesi rulling house, Professor Adeyemi Aderibigbe, a 95-year old former Deputy Minister of Defence to the then Defence Minister Ribadu (father of Nuhu Ribadu), took it up upon himself to salvage the Yoruba culture and tradition.

Having had a full knowledge of Tinubu’s moves to compromise the process, Obasanjo made a call to Aso Rock and told Professor Aderibigbe to go and report Tinubu’s efforts at truncating the traditional process of selecting the new Oba by its 16 Kingmakers to the president, Muhammadu Buhari. Of course, Baba Iyabo facilitated the appointment, even though the professor too has a rich network at the seat of power.

Incidentally, and perhaps, by providence, on the day Professor Aderibigbe got to the Villa, he was ushered into a waiting area and behold, Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande were already seated, also waiting to meet with the president.

After about 10 minutes, President Buhari walked in and immediately elected to speak with the oldest man first, whom he knew from his previous cabinet as Head of State.

Typical of old men, who have nothing to lose, Professor Aderibigbe wasted no time to expose Tinubu’s plans in the presence of the President and Baba Akande and the President immediately turned to Asiwaju for response and reason for his involvement since this was an Osun matter and not Lagos State.

Obviously not expecting such an attack, Tinubu was clearly cornered and immediately backed down on his mission to install the new Ooni. The president’s intervention needed no further clarification.

Meanwhile, it is true that the Elegushi had earlier taken the Ooni to Tinubu before his eventual emergence, in the hope that he would buy into the idea, but Tinubu’s mind was already made up on the person he wanted as the new Ooni and that visit was just a formality. It was of no consequence. Oba Ogunwusi was the preferred choice, allegedly tipped for the throne even by the late Ooni.

Besides, Aregbesola too had been receiving calls from prominent people, who prevailed on him not to disrupt a process already known to tradition. He was said to have squealed to his leader, that there might be crisis in Ile-Ife if he altered the process and urged that things be left as they were, because he was on the ground as governor.

Of course, that’s Tinubu for you. When Hon. Abike Dabiri and others took Hon. Mulikat Adeola to him in 2011 as the choice candidate for speaker, House of Representatives, how did that visit change the fact that he later had a deal with the other side and conceded the slot of the South-west to the north for purely selfish reasons, even after he had given his word to Mulikat.

Therefore, for those who did not know what the facts are, stop the falsehood. Tinubu did not support the Ooni, let alone make him one. He has no stake whatsoever in his Obaship. Pure and simple!

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Dr Chris Okafor Arrived Nairobi Kenya for The Limit Breakers Conference.

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Dr Chris Okafor Arrived Nairobi Kenya for The Limit Breakers Conference.

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Much anticipated 3 days Prophetic conference The Limit Breaker conference is gathering Prophetic momentum as the Generational Prophet of God and the Convener Chris Okafor World outreach ministry COWOM Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Nairobi the Kenya Capital for the revival.

 

 

Dr Chris Okafor Arrived Nairobi Kenya for The Limit Breakers Conference.

 

 

While welcoming the God servant, Culture jams Prophetic expectations as the Son’s and Daughters of Grace Nation gave him a befitting welcome to the Land of Kenya.

 

 

Delivering his Good well Message the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor said God is ready to visit the land of Kenya with a strange Annoiting, he said the land of Kenya will Witness a new hand of God because when God comes to town with Revival strange things are bound to happen,

 

it is the turn of Kenya, God is ready to move Kenya to the other side of Prosperity, as much as the people are ready to meet God, he will do a new things in the life of the people said the Apostle of altars.

 

The venue is

NYAYO STADIUM NAIROBI, KENYA and the Time is 4pm daily, Date 3rd-5th September 2024

 

We will give you blow by blow account of the conference as the program lasted

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Pastor Adebisi Rotimi Williams Condemns Public Dispute Between Dr. Abel Damina and Dr. Paul Enenche

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Pastor Adebisi Rotimi Williams Condemns Public Dispute Between Dr. Abel Damina and Dr. Paul Enenche

Pastor Adebisi Rotimi Williams Condemns Public Dispute Between Dr. Abel Damina and Dr. Paul Enenche

 

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Nigerian Pentecostal community is witnessing a growing rift between two high-profile clergymen, Dr. Abel Damina and Dr. Paul Enenche, over theological differences, particularly concerning tithing and miraculous healing. This dispute has drawn attention from many within the Christian faith, including Pastor Adebisi Rotimi Williams, founder of Victorious Life Word Outreach Inc, who recently voiced his concerns.

 

 

 

Pastor Adebisi Rotimi Williams Condemns Public Dispute Between Dr. Abel Damina and Dr. Paul Enenche

 

 

 

In a recent media interview, Pastor Williams criticized the public nature of the conflict between Damina and Enenche, describing it as “a travesty” and arguing that such issues should be handled privately among church leaders. “There is no reason for them to descend to this level,” he stated. “In this Gen Z generation, we must recognize that these issues are fundamentally spiritual, representing a clash between good and evil forces.”

 

Pastor Williams specifically called out Dr. Damina’s approach, describing it as harmful to the unity of the Christian community. He suggested that seasoned Christian leaders should engage in consultations to mediate and resolve such disputes. “The Bible advises not to respond to a mad man,” Williams remarked, implying that Dr. Damina’s methods are inappropriate. “If Damina seeks to correct perceived errors within the body of Christ, his approach is fundamentally wrong.”

 

Highlighting the potential damage caused by public disputes of this nature, Pastor Williams warned that such conflicts could alienate believers and drive them away from the church, potentially toward other religions or even idol worship. “The manner in which these issues are being handled could push people away from Christ,” he added. “It is the approach that is wrong, and it is crucial for Dr. Damina to reconsider and change his methods.”

 

Williams also touched upon a personal aspect of the disagreement, noting that the root of the conflict may lie in Dr. Enenche’s refusal to acknowledge Dr. Damina as his spiritual father. “There is nothing wrong with Enenche’s decision; it is a matter of personal choice,” Williams explained. “A son chooses his spiritual father, and Pastor Enenche has clearly stated that he does not consider himself part of Damina’s ministry.”

 

He emphasized that membership in a board of trustees does not equate to spiritual kinship, and for Dr. Damina to see himself as Enenche’s spiritual father, Enenche must first accept that role. “They should stop dragging and bringing themselves down like children; this is uncalled for,” Williams concluded.

 

The dispute between Dr. Damina and Dr. Enenche underscores deeper theological divisions within the Nigerian Pentecostal community, posing a challenge to the unity and cohesion of the Christian faith in the country. Pastor Williams’ call for restraint and resolution serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining unity in the face of differing beliefs.

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See How Dr Chris Okafor Prophesy On Botswana Inheritance Was Recently Discovered As Prophesied.

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See How Dr Chris Okafor Prophesy On Botswana Inheritance Was Recently Discovered As Prophesied.

 

 

 

 

 

Who says there is no Accurate and Genuine Real Prophet in Africa,Yes there are Real Prophet of God who hear directly from God, one of such Prophet is the lead Pastor and the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor of Grace Nation international, Lagos Nigeria west Africa.

 

 

See How Dr Chris Okafor Prophesy On Botswana Inheritance Was Recently Discovered As Prophesied.

 

 

The clergyman who few weeks ago took na three day Prophetic conference The Limit Breaker conference to Botswana Prophesied that one of the greatest inheritance of the country in form of a mineral resources will show fought immediately the 3 days Prophetic conference comes to ends, and as Prophesied few days ago the largest minerals resources of the Land show fought, The largest diamond in the history of Karowe mine was discovered fulfilling the Prophecy given by the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor.

 

 

This is just one among many prophesy that has come to fulfillment from the Generational Prophet of God of our time.

 

God has been using his servant to tell the world that he is alive, he also took same Good news to the UK, London and as we filled in this report various Testimonies have been coming for London as a result of what Elohim did in the Land of England.

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