There is jubilation in the House of Oduduwa as Olori Mariam Ajibola Ogunwusi, one of the wives of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), the Ooni of Ife, has given birth to twins.
The Ooni married Olori Mariam in 2022, 10 months after his former wife, Naomi Silekunola, left him.
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The new wife, who has a background in the oil and gas sector, was ushered into the palace after brief rites at the entrance to the premises.
Four years after the ceremony, Olori Mariam, an Ebira woman from Kogi State with family ties to Kwara State, has delivered twin boys for the Ooni.
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Special blessing
In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, the Ooni expressed gratitude to Almighty Olodumare for the successful delivery of the babies and the safe condition of both mother and children.
According to the statement, the royal father described the birth of the twin princes as a special blessing to the royal household and the entire House of Oduduwa.
“He appreciated everyone who has continued to support the palace with prayers, love, and goodwill, noting that the moment calls for thanksgiving and celebration.
“Ooni Ogunwusi also expressed happiness over the safe delivery, saying the palace remains grateful to Olodumare for His mercy and favour upon the family.
“He further prayed that the newborn princes would grow in sound health, wisdom, peace, and greatness, while becoming worthy ambassadors of the rich cultural heritage of Ile-Ife and the Yoruba race,” the statement reads.
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Royal felicitations
Meanwhile, on his Instagram page, the Ooni has given God all the glory and adoration for His wondrous works and abundant blessings once again!
“Warmest congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and to Olori Mariam Ajibola on the joyous arrival of a prince and a prince to the royal throne of Oduduwa today.
“We give thanks to Almighty God as both mother and children are in good health,” the Ooni’s statement reads.
