A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State and the leading aspirant for Osun East Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general election, Prince Thomas Olaleye Ogungbangbe PhD rejoices with Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi CFR, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife and the good people of Ile-Ife as the ancient city marks the 10th anniversary of the ascension of the Arole Oodua to the sacred throne of his forefathers.
For a full decade, Ooni Ogunwusi has stood as a unifying symbol, a rallying point for Yoruba sons and daughters across the globe. His emergence in 2015 came at a time when the race needed a renewed voice of peace, dignity, cultural pride, and developmental vision. Today, ten years after, Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization, bears witness to a reign defined by harmony, inter-communal understanding, and refreshing progress. The peace that envelopes Ife and its environs is not by accident; it is the deliberate outcome of a monarch who leads with wisdom, listens with patience, and rules with the heart of a father.
Prince Ogungbangbe celebrates the Ooni for sustaining an atmosphere where every citizen, native or resident, feels at home. From markets to farmlands, from palaces to public squares, Ife has enjoyed a stable climate of peaceful coexistence, an attribute that has enhanced commercial activities, encouraged cultural tourism, and opened doors for greater investments in the city.
In the last ten years, Ooni Ogunwusi has demonstrated that traditional leadership can serve as a catalyst for modern development. His outreach to the global community, his commitment to empowering youths, his support for women-focused initiatives, and his belief in knowledge-driven progress have placed Ile-Ife on a unique pedestal.
One of the latest and most remarkable accomplishments of His Imperial Majesty is the establishment of Ojaja University, Ile-Ife, a project that signals a future where education becomes the major wealth of the people. Prince Ogungbangbe extols this feat as a milestone that will not only raise the intellectual profile of Ife but also transform the socioeconomic life of Osun State and the entire Southwest. With Ojaja University, the Ooni has once again proven his passion for building institutions that outlive individuals and strengthen the destiny of the Yoruba nation.
The Prince notes with admiration that the Ooni’s reign has positioned Ile-Ife as a peaceful global city, a centre of culture, scholarship, and enterprise. The king’s open-door approach and constant advocacy for unity among traditional rulers, political leaders, and communities have further solidified his place as a monarch of rare distinction.
As Ile-Ife celebrates this historic 10th anniversary, Prince Thomas Ogungbangbe urges all sons and daughters of Ife, home and abroad, to continue supporting the royal vision of progress, unity, and cultural dignity. He prays that the Almighty will grant His Imperial Majesty many more decades of sound health, divine wisdom, and impactful leadership.
Long live Ile-Ife.
Long live Oodua land.
Long live Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi CFR, Ojaja II.
E-signed,
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06-12-2025
