The governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his Queen, Olori Silekunola Naomi at the popular Ile Oodua, Ife.
Obiano said his visit to the monarch is to congratulate him and his queen on their wedding held last week.
He said, “Your Majesty, I was in America, when you got married last week. As a son and longtime friend of yours, I consider it necessary to come and congratulate you and your beautiful Yeyeluwa, because you have always shown love to me, to my wife, to our government, to the people of Anambra state and Igboland in general.
“My wife and I are so proud to be associated with you as the king of this town Ile-Ife which is the spiritual home of the Yorubas.
“Kabiyesi, I pray for your long life on this sacred throne of Oduduwa, I wish you and your wife, Yeyeluwa, good health and God Almighty will bless your marriage with good children,” he added.
In his response, the Ooni said, “Your Excellency, on behalf of Yeyeluwa and I, and on behalf of the people of Ife Kingdom, I welcome you to your home, this is the throne of Oduduwa.”
“We have come a long way together, you are my longtime friend. Even when, we had nothing and when we didn’t know God had prepared exalted positions for us in this country. You have also made me so proud of you as one of the very best governors this country has ever produced.”
