The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Babatunde Ogunwusi has revealed why he decided to marry a Benin woman.
Speaking in an interview with ThisDay Newspaper on Sunday, the revered traditional ruler disclosed that he decided to pick his bride, Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi from the heart of Benin City because they are children of Oduduwa.
He lauded his decision and reiterated that Benin and Ife are both happy for the union as they have become one happy family.
“Which kingdom did I marry from? Benin! They are children of Oduduwa. We are one happy family. We have everything in common; we all belong to God almighty. It is a personal issue. I am fine; my wife is from Benin. Benin and Ife are both happy. As the Arole of Oduaa, she is Yeyeluwa of Ife and she is happy with me. She is here to play a pivotal role with me, and she is definitely good at it,” he said.
