Ooni Of Ife’s Queen Mariam Delivers Twin Boys, 2 Years After A Boy-And-Girl Set By Olori Tobiloba
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and one of his queens, Olori Mariam Ajibola, have welcomed twin princes into the royal household of the throne of Oduduwa.
The arrival of the newborn babies has brought excitement and celebration to the ancient city of Ile-Ife, with friends, associates, and well-wishers congratulating the royal family on the latest addition to the palace.
This will be the Ooni’s second set of twins by his wives.
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s Olori Tobiloba gave birth a boy and a girl in March 2024.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, the Ooni expressed gratitude to Almighty Olodumare for the successful delivery of the babies and the safe condition of both mother and children.
The Ooni described the birth of the twin princes as a special blessing to the royal household and the entire House of Oduduwa.
He appreciated everyone who had continued to support the palace with prayers, love, and goodwill, noting that the moment calls for thanksgiving and celebration.
Ooni Ogunwusi also expressed happiness over the safe delivery, saying the palace remained grateful to Olodumare for His mercy and favour upon the family.
He further prayed that the newborn princes would grow in sound health, wisdom, peace, and greatness, while becoming worthy ambassadors of the rich cultural heritage of Ile-Ife and the Yoruba race.
