...Denies Infidelity Allegations
...Reverts to maiden name Zaynab Otiti Obanor.
...Ooni of Ife Media Office Reacts, Says "There would be an official statement from the palace at the appropriate time. There should be decorum."
Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife has confirmed that her marriage to the Yoruba king is over.
In a statement shared on her Instagram page, Wuraola, who has also reverted to her maiden name Queen Zaynab-Otiti Obanor said there is absolutely no truth in the media circulated lies of infidelity and infertility.
The marriage lasted 17 months.
The Oloori has also reverted to her maiden name Zaynab Otiti Obanor.
The revelation has confirmed media reports in recent times that the Ooni marriage’s to the Benin-born queen was having crisis.
It will be recalled that the Ooni got married to his ex-Edo bride at an elaborate society traditional marriage held in Benin, the Edo State capital on March 16, 2016.
Although the monarch was not physically present, he was represented by his father, Oluropo Ogunwusi.
Below is Wiraola's full official statement on the break up of her marriage to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi.
”We have got to stop this culture of shaming and vilifying women with false stories of infidelity & nefarious behaviour. The spreading of false information (through “sources” afraid to be identified) is the mark of cowards and a cover up for guilty parties to justify their horrific actions. There is absolutely no truth to the media circulated lies of infidelity and infertility- on my end.
What I can confirm, is that the Ooni and I are no more. I inhale love & exhale gratitude. My journey continues as Humanitarian aiding women and victims of domestic violence & abuse with the United Nations. No matter how much time you’ve invested, no matter the use of media to silence & manipulate, no matter the circumstance, slander, embarrassment, threats and lies: Get out and seek immediate help!
We’ve seen this movie before. Women being dragged in the press & blamed for everything under the sun. This behaviour is unacceptable. I urge those involved to be mindful of their actions for the eyes of our Almighty God are always watching. The seeds of slander is cancer that harvests to eat away the souls of the planter.
The throne is sacred and the attempts to tarnish the name of a Queen, in defense or on behalf of a silent King makes all involved look terrible. Remain dignified in all you do. It’s not the end of the world, but the start of a new chapter and you must turn the page with grace. The world is watching.
As I bid adieu to this chapter, my wish to you all is to step into your lives – boldly & fearlessly, the way God intended and live not just by words, but through example. The best chapter in our lives is the one we are writing now. Thank you for your love and support.
With peace, love & light, -Her Highness, Zaynab Otiti Obanor.
When journalists, on Wednesday, sought the reaction of the monarch on a post by Wuraola in which she confirmed the separation, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi said marriage is a personal thing and that he needs to maintain decorum.
Speaking through his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Mr Moses Olafare, the Ooni of Ife said it is premature for him to comment on the matter.
"The issue of marriage is a personal thing and not public matter. It has to do with personal life. There would be an official statement from the palace at the appropriate time. There should be decorum."
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