Deji of Akure moves to reconcile Ooni of Ife and estranged wife, Olori Naomi

The Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has made personal moves to reconcile the Ooni of lfe, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his estranged wife, Olori Naomi.

Olori Naomi recently announced through her social media that she has  separated from her husband due to  certain differences between them.

The Deji was said to have visited both parties in order to end the rift between the couple.

The meeting was said to be successful as both parties responded positively to the intervention of the Deji of Akure land, The Punch reports.

“lt is true that the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas and the Paramount traditional ruler of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo, took it upon himself to wade into the conflict between his fellow Oba and the Olori”, a source said.

“It will interest you that the matter would soon be resolved as both parties have agreed to sheathe their swords.

“Differences are normal in marriage, it is nothing unusual, it is a teething problem and within a couple of days, the Olori will move back to the palace and life will continue.”

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The Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akureland, Michael Adeyeye, also confirmed the development, saying the Deji had meetings with the Ooni and his estranged wife.

When contacted, Adeyeye said, “Yes, the chairman council of Obas in the state, the Deji of Akureland personally paid a private visit to both parties and the matter was discussed and being ironed out. The process is ongoing and all the tension has gone down.”