- On November 7, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, received the chieftaincy title ‘Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua’.
- The title was conferred by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
- The event was shared on the Ooni’s official Instagram, marking a historic moment.
On Sunday, November 7, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, was honored with the chieftaincy title ‘Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua’ by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
The Ooni shared photos from the event on his official Instagram, describing it as a historic moment coinciding with the 10th anniversary of his coronation. He emphasized that the occasion highlighted the richness of Nigeria’s heritage, unity, and the divine guidance that has upheld the Oduduwa throne over the past decade.
He wrote, “It was with great joy that our nation witnessed the installation of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua. This esteemed and symbolic title is truly befitting of someone who embodies honor, dignity, and service to our people. Her acceptance reflects a renewed dedication to promoting our cultural heritage and fostering unity across the nation.”
The ceremony saw the attendance of several notable figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
In a related development, Remi Tinubu and Governor Adeleke drew significant attention online during the Ooni’s 10th coronation celebration. A video circulating on social media showed Governor Adeleke, known for his energetic singing and dancing, performing Christian songs on stage before giving his speech. The First Lady later approached the stage, creating a memorable moment that was widely shared online.
Below is a video capturing the Ooni of Ife officially installing Remi Tinubu as a chief, along with his Instagram post from the event.
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Read some comments below:
@therealsojidan:”This is all shades of wrong…. Giving the first lady a title that cuts across yọruba land for being a first lady is nothing but patronising and political.”
@akeulatrendywears:”Osun state governor is not featured in any of the slides? Omo this is humiliating
@teebag_well:”Not a single picture of Governor Adeleke…. Not good enough.”
@mayttt75:”Congratulations to her but she should learn decorum and be respectful. She disrespect an elected governor in his own state.”
@excanda_mirage:”If you like carry church or mosque for head like gala …. The elites no send you.”
@triple4shotz:”Shay Governor no take any pics? abi y una no gree upload governor pics in any of d slides.”
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