NGThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called for peace and unity ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. This appeal was made during a visit by members of the African Democratic Congress, including their gubernatorial candidate Najeem Salaam, to the Ooni's palace. The Ooni emphasized the historical and cultural significance of Ile-Ife as the ancestral home of the Yoruba people and urged political leaders to prioritize its development. He highlighted past contributions of previous Oonis to Nigerian politics and contrasted Ile-Ife's current state with the development seen in other regions like Sokoto and Enugu. The Ooni also urged all political actors to maintain peaceful campaigning and protect the democratic process. The African Democratic Congress leader, Rauf Aregbesola, reiterated the party's tradition of beginning political campaigns in Ile-Ife, citing its symbolic importance to the Yoruba people.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced narrative by focusing on the Ooni's call for peace and the traditional practices of the African Democratic Congress without overtly favoring any political side. While the Ooni's remarks emphasize the importance of Ile-Ife and the need for development, these are framed
