- A brief clip showing Governor Adeleke bypassing an initial handshake offered by the Ooni of Ife went viral, stirring up Netizens who concluded that his Excellency snubbed the Yoruba monarch.
- Savvy politico Dele Momodu hit the social media turf to set the record straight, countering the snub speculations with a full video unraveling what truly went down at the event.
Renowned Nigerian Journalist, Business Tycoon, and Politician, Dele Momodu, stepped into the ring to address the wildfire of snub speculations circulating the interaction between Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi CFR.
At an event in Ondo state, the governor and the monarch crossed paths. In a buzzworthy short video, Gov Adeleke strolled up to the monarch’s table.
As the Ooni extended his hand for a handshake, the governor opted to spread his greetings to others at the table, leaving the Ooni of Ife hanging.
Netizens who caught a glimpse of the clip insisted that Adeleke gave the Ooni the cold shoulder.
The video sparked embarrassment for the monarch among many, with others rallying to defend Adeleke’s actions. They pointed out the tradition that kings aren’t expected to shake hands with anyone.
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Dele Momodu, spotting the wildfire of snub speculations going viral, hit up his Instagram to drop a truth bomb. He shared a comprehensive video showcasing the moment when Gov Adeleke circled back to shake hands with the Ooni of Ife, unveiling the close rapport they enjoyed at the occasion.
Sharing the video, Dele Momodu wrote;
“This is the authentic video where Governor Ademola Adeleke left his seat to go and pay homage to His Imperial Majesty THE 0ONI OF IFE OBA ADEYEYE ENITAN OGUNWUSI OJAJA || as a mark of utmost respect for our foremost monarch.”
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