The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been invited to the coronation of Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, the Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari in Rivers State, scheduled for 19 December.
Mr Dokubo-Asari prolonged the invitation throughout a go to to Mr Ogunwusi at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, in accordance to an announcement signed by Sadiq Lawal, the director of media and public affairs on the palace.
The go to additionally supplied a possibility for each conventional rulers to focus on strengthening cultural, historic and financial relations between Ile-Ife and Elem Kalabari.
“The visit provided an opportunity for the Kalabari monarch to formally invite the Ooni to the forthcoming Se Diye (Coronation) ceremony scheduled for December 19, 2026, in Buguma, Rivers State,” the assertion learn.
Mr Dokubo-Asari, also referred to as Da Amakiri Tubo, mentioned conventional establishments remained essential to group growth, battle decision and the preservation of cultural heritage.
He recommended the Ooni’s management and dedication to peace and unity, describing the assembly as a possibility to strengthen relationships amongst conventional establishments throughout Nigeria.
Responding, Mr Ogunwusi welcomed the go to and invitation, stressing that cooperation amongst conventional rulers may promote nationwide unity, peaceable coexistence and mutual respect amongst Nigeria’s numerous cultural communities.
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Mr Ogunwusi mentioned he needed to set up stronger cultural, historic and financial ties between Ile-Ife and Elem Kalabari, including that sustained engagement between conventional establishments may deepen understanding of Nigeria’s numerous identities and shared heritage.
He additionally recommended Mr Dokubo for what he described because the knowledge and maturity with which he had dealt with his affairs since ascending the throne, saying “traditional leadership required courage, prudence and commitment to the welfare of the people.”
As a mark of goodwill, Mr Ogunwusi offered Mr Dokubo with a bronze paintings, explaining that it symbolised the significance of the individuals to a frontrunner.
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