'Know your worth as a king' - Mixed reactions as Gov Adeleke snubs Ooni of Ife at an event

The Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is currently in the news after a video showing the governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, publicly embarrassing him appeared online.

The two were at a function when the Ooni got up to welcome the Governor in the widely shared video.

However, Governor Adeleke ignored the Ooni of Ife as he extended his hand to meet others.

Many people were ashamed for the monarch after seeing the footage. Some people supported Adeleke's actions by pointing out that the King shouldn't shake hands with everyone.

Read some comments here

Ade Tiwale wrote, “When you make yourself too accessible. Dem don born anybody well to shake the Oba of Benin like dis? Or Olu of Warri

Dressers Dream wrote, “As a King in Yoruba land, know your worth. Don’t let politics ridicule you. The insults to King in Yoruba land are becoming too much lately

Olawas Electrical wrote, “The Ooni of Ife doesn’t give handshake, he is only calling his attention by using his hand so when Adeleke will turn back he thought he his giving him and shake

Mide Cup Of Tee wrote, “Why did the Ooni get up to greet anybody in the first place

Tosin My wrote, “This is the height of nonsense, this Ooni sef is doing too much. A respected King should not be seen everywhere. It’s becoming alarming

Dav Nwogu wrote, “All I see is respect. He doesn’t wanna shake hands with the king

Frankigh wrote, “This Ooni should be taught how to carry himself in a manner that befits the prestigious office he occupies. How can a revered traditional ruler like him be standing up to shake anyone?”.

Watch the video below

Between Ooni of Ife and Governor Adeleke at an event pic.twitter.com/wmaboETMYG

— Naija (@Naija_PR) November 15, 2023