Why They Are Saying Oba Of Lagos Akiolu Outclassed Ooni Of Ife Ogunwusi At Talk Of The Town Coronation For New Oniru Gbolahan Lawal

Labule Thomas

The furore generated by the attendance of the Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Ogunwusi and perceived treatment meted out by powerful politician Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the coronation of the new Oniru of Iruland – Lagos State -, Oba Gbolahan Lawal has refused to die down.

A new slant has been introduced.

Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu is said to have outclassed the higher-rated Ooni of Ife at the talk of the town coronation which was held on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Unlike the Ooni who attended and is battling the backlash of that action and perceived indignity associated with the picture of exchange greetings with a seated Asiwjau Tinubu while the new Oniru who was on his seat look-on, the Oba of Lagos simply sent representatives to the event.

‘’Oba of Lagos stuck to tradition. A higher ranked king does not attend the coronation of lesser rated one except he is the one giving the crown. You send a delegation with your Staff of Office if you have regard for the newcomer or seemly send your staff of office if you want the lines between you to be more pronounced. It is a tradition. And Oba of Lagos by his action shown who is who in Lagos State’’ societynow.ng learned.

Lovers of culture assert that the move by the Oba of Lagos outclassed that of the higher-rated Ooni of Ife at the coronation of Oba Gbolahan Lawal.