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Dogara congratulates Ooni of Ife; urges ruling houses to support new monarch

The new Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi
The new Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, has congratulated the new Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on his ascension to the throne as the 51st Ooni.‎

In a congratulatory statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, Dogara ‎said the role of traditional rulers in nation-building cannot be over-emphasised.

He said traditional institutions must be restored back their dignity, and returned to their rightful place in our society if Nigeria is to make any meaningful progress

The Speaker urged the new Ooni to emulate from the works of the late Oba Sijuwade whom he said has left an indelible mark in the history of Nigeria as a peacemaker and a bridge between different peoples of the country.

Yakubu Dogara
Yakubu Dogara, Speaker House of Representatives

While assuring of the cooperation of the House of Representatives, Dogara said the legislature is open to the wise counsel and invaluable support of the new Ooni in its quest to effect change and reposition our dear nation for enduring peace, security, accelerated growth and development.

“As you ascend the glorious revered throne of your fore-fathers, I join your family, the good people of the historic kingdom of Ife, friends, protégés and well-wishers to ask God to guide, guard and give you wisdom to lead,” he stated.

“I note that the position of Ooni carries with it authority, influence and power and therefore I urge Your Royal Magesty to rule with the fear of God and serve as a father to all”, Dogara remarked.

Dogara commended the Osun State Government for playing the role of a good umpire by ensuring a rancour-free selection and succession process.

The Speaker also appealed to the ruling houses in Ife and citizens of Kingdom to unite behind the new Ooni and give him the much needed support.

He reiterated the National Assembly’s resolve to accord the traditional Institution a Constitutional role in view of its strategic importance to the peace and unity of the country.

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