The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has said he would continue to give respect to Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu.

The Ooni was reacting to media reports that he was snubbed by Oba Akiolu on Tuesday, April 25.

Oba Ogunwusi said that he was not perturbed by Oba Akiolu’s action but committed to ensuring unity among traditional rulers in the land.

The Ooni said he would not stop according Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, respect.

“Ogunwusi made the explanation, on Wednesday, through his Director of Media and Public Affairs of Ooni.

“Nobody should castigate anybody” for doing what he did because of the position he holds and because of his age.

Ooni would not stop according his colleagues and every category of people the respect they deserve.

A video which captures Oba Akiolu, snubbing Oba Ogunwusi at a public function has gone viral.

The video which lasted for 27 seconds, shows the Ooni of Ife arriving the venue of an event, where he exchanged plesantries with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe.

The Ooni’s attempt to greet Oba Akiolu who was seated next to the Obi of Onitsha was rebuffed by the Lagos monarch who simply waved his hand and ignored the Ooni.  (NAN)