IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, visited the Ooni of Ile-Ife, HRM Adéyẹyẹ̀ Ẹnìtàn Babátúndé Ògúnwùsì, Ọ̀jájá II, and the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.
According to the former Vice-President, his consultations with the traditional rulers underscore the critical roles that traditional institutions play in social cohesion.
Atiku shared photos from the visit on Facebook alongside a caption: “Today, I met with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II and the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.
“My consultations with them underscore the critical roles that traditional institutions play in social cohesion. I am also humbled by the blessings these revered monarchs invoked on our mission.
“I am honoured and pleased for the generous time spent hosting my team and I. -AA”