The Ooni of Ife Oba, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has debunked a claim on the video and voice note in circulation on the social media that he was involved in the selling of a land where the Idosun community, Ibeju-Lekki, have their traditional place of worship, to Dangote Refinery.
A statement by the palace’s Publicity Secretary, Moses Olafare, said the monarch was not part of the sale of the land.
“I am sure the person that made the video and voice note knew the truth, but wanted to tarnish the image of the king since they cannot resolve the issue they had with Dangote on the said land,” he added.
Olafare explained that it was 15 communities that sold the land to Dangote over a decade ago, but the affected community, had a rift with Dangote Refinery on a particular section where they worship.
According to him, the community pleaded with Dangote to leave the side of the land for easy access during worship, but the company refused, saying the tree is within their premises and they cannot allow them have access to it, but they will rather cut it.
