Summary: The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has sparked massive reactions online after conferring a chieftaincy title and gifting a new car to actor Baba Ijesha, who was recently released from prison for sexually assaulting a minor.
Omo! The things wey dey happen for this country sometimes pass Nollywood script. Just when you think you have seen it all, another level of gbas gbos will just land and scatter the internet.
The gist wey dey break table right now is that the Ooni of Ife himself, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has honoured Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, wey everybody sabi as Baba Ijesha.
And this is not just any small honour o! Kabiyesi conferred a whole chieftaincy title on the actor. As if that one was not enough to make headlines, the highly-revered monarch gifted Baba Ijesha a brand-new, tear-rubber car to go with his new title.
Now, if you are wondering why social media is not smiling about this news, let’s rewind the tape small. You will remember that Baba Ijesha was only recently released from prison. He was convicted and served time for the sexual assault of a minor, a case that shook the entire nation and sparked serious conversations for months.
Baba Ijesha, as you can imagine, is over the moon with joy. Photos and videos have started making the rounds online, showing him beaming with smiles, posing with his new car, and expressing his gratitude for the royal blessing from the Ooni’s palace.
This development has set fire to social media, with Nigerians dropping hot takes from all corners. People are asking plenty of questions about redemption, forgiveness, and the signal such a gesture sends to the public.
The debate is hot, and everybody has something to say. So, Naija, we throw the matter to you. What do you make of this royal gesture from the Ooni of Ife? Drop your own two kobo in the comments
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