Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife has sympathized with families who lost their children at the tragic stampede that happened at the Christmas carnival in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Wednesday.
Edum News reports that the Ooni said this in a statement released on Thursday, the Ooni also commiserated with the Government of Oyo State and his estranged wife, Naomi Silekunola.
While showing solidarity for the ex-queen, the Ooni noted that she genuinely cared for children and organised similar events in Osun State when she was queen.
The statement partly reads, “We share in the grief and pains that have engulfed the affected families. We pray that Olodumare grants them the fortitude to bear this trying time.
“While at the Ile Oodua here as a queen, Miss Naomi Silekuola Ogunseyi demonstrated love and care to the children of Ile-Ife through similar events which she executed passionately to give succour to children of indigent parents every December periods like this.
“The House of Oduduwa pledges to support all efforts aimed at bringing solace and healing to those affected by this devastating loss.
“The House of Oduduwa calls for immediate actions to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future, emphasizing the need for rigorous adherence to safety standards and child welfare policies in educational institutions.”
