Ooni Confers Chieftaincy Title on Ghanaian President Mahama, Videos Trend
- The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has honoured the President of Ghana, Dr. John Mahama, with a chieftaincy title
- Oba Ogunwus conferred the chieftaincy title of Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source on President Mahama on Monday, December 15, 2025
- Videos of the installation ceremony at the Palace Square in Ile-Ife, Osun State have emerged and trending on social media
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Ile-Ife, Osun State - It was jubilation and celebration galore as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, conferred the chieftaincy title of Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source on the President of Ghana, Dr. John Mahama.
The installation ceremony took place on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Palace Square in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Source: Twitter
It is gathered that the ceremony is part of the activities marking the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni.
Legit.ng reports that videos from Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi's 10th coronation anniversary emerged on social media.
One heartwarming clip captured the moment the Yoruba monarch cut a giant cake amid cheers from the guests. While some social media users celebrated the popular king, others shared comments about the lavish event.
President Mahama arrived at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State, before proceeding to Ile-Ife.
The Ghana’s President was welcomed by a large crowd into the ancient city.
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu and many other were present at the installation ceremony.
Ghana’s national television, GTV, announced the instatlation via its X handle GTV_Ghana
“President Mahama was conferred ‘Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source’ to wit ‘A President who reorganises the global space for humanity’ by Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife.”
President Mahama is quoted to have said:
“Ghana and Nigeria are like twins of the same mother except when we are playing football and cooking jollof”
Nigerains react as Ooni confers chieftaincy title on Ghanaian President
Legit.ng conpiled some reactions from Nigerians on the ovationmediagroup Instagram page after sharing somevideos of the installation ceremony.
abiba2013
My daddy ❤️❤️ president Mahama 😍
potable_ty
Love Queen Tobi no drama.
patt.ygrey
Much respect 🙏
Source: Twitter
Ooni confers chieftaincy title on Remi Tinubu
Recall that a video showing the moment Nigerian first lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu was conferred with a chieftaincy title in Osun emerged online.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, also shared pictures from the event, which he described as a historic moment.
The Nigerian first lady's new chieftaincy title has since generated buzz on social media, with netizens sharing different opinions.
Dangote appreciates Ooni’s intervention
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a video of Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, publicly appreciating the Ooni of Ife at an event in Lagos has gone viral.
The Nigerian billionaire recalled the assistance the monarch rendered during the construction of his factories.
Dangote shared how the traditional ruler resolved fears over 19 shrines at the construction site, sparking reactions from Nigerians.
Source: Legit.ng
