The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has confirmed that his wife, Olori Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday.
The monarch took to social media to announce the arrival of the newborn Prince, while expressing his joy.
In a post on his official Facebook page, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi said that both the mother and child were hale and hearty.
It reads: “To God be the glory great things he has done. Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Silekunola who today birthed a Prince to the Royal throne of Oduduwa. Mother and child are doing well to the glory of God Almighty.”
This development was also confirmed in a statement by the monarch’s chief press secretary, Moses Olafare.
“This is to officially inform the general public that The Almighty Olodumare has blessed the House Oduduwa with a crown Prince as our mother Yeyeluwa, Olori Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi gave birth to a bouncing baby boy at the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 18th November 2020,” the statement stated.
He added, “Mother and child are in perfect condition.”
“Congratulations to the Royal family, the kingdom of Ife (The Source), Yoruba race and the entire descendants of Oduduwa worldwide on the save arrival of this Heir to the sacred throne of the Ooni of Ife.”