Viral Video: Reactions as Gov Adeleke seemingly shuns Ooni of Ife

Social media users are currently reacting to an incident between Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

In a viral video, the governor was seen entering the venue of an event in Ondo State. He walked towards a table where the monarch and others were seated.

The king stretched out his hand for a shake but Adeleke looked away and shook hands with another traditional ruler.

But another clip of the meeting showed that the governor went back to shake hands with Ooni.

The footage has sparked a debate online. While some Nigerians claim Adeleke snubbed the Ooni, others said the governor went back to greet the king properly.

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Commenting via the handle @TundeM37, an X user, Tunde Moore, wrote, “I haven’t seen what’s more insulting like this. Ooni of Ife for that matter.”

I haven’t seen what’s more insulting like this. Ooni of Ife for that matter pic.twitter.com/Y6yXBg3Par

— Tunde Moore (@TundeM37) November 15, 2023

Also, via his verified X account, the user @abdullahayofel opined, “This is very insulting… A whole Ooni of Ife…”

This is very insultive… A whole Ooni of Ife….. pic.twitter.com/pYhABd2m59

— A. Ayofe (@abdullahayofel) November 15, 2023

However, one of Nigeria’s media mogul Dele Momodu who was at the event has taken to his social media account to clear the air. According to the veteran journalist who posted a lengthier video of the occasion he stated that the governor and the monarch ‘have a special bond’.

 

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