Reconciliation on the Cards for Naomi Silekunola and Ooni of Ife?

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Friday attended the convocation ceremony of his former wife, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, at Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.

The traditional ruler was among those present at the ceremony held in Akure, where Silekunola celebrated the completion of her degree in International Relations.

Ahead of the ceremony, Silekunola revealed that she had returned to the classroom after more than a decade, sitting the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination again to secure admission. She also spoke about the challenge of combining motherhood with full-time studies over four years.

But beyond the academic achievement, it was the Ooni’s presence that caught people’s attention. The monarch and Silekunola married in October 2018, but their marriage ended in December 2021 when she announced their separation. Since then, both have gone their separate ways, with the Ooni’s royal household continuing to grow.

So, what does his appearance at his former wife’s convocation mean?

Could it simply have been a gesture of goodwill and support for someone who was once an important part of his life? Or is there more to the story?

Naturally, speculation about a possible reconciliation has begun to surface. And if reconciliation were ever on the cards, how would that fit into the Ooni’s current royal household, which includes six wives?

Would his existing wives welcome such a development, or could his gesture towards his former wife raise questions within the palace?

For now, there is no indication from either party that they are considering getting back together. His attendance may simply have been an act of goodwill. But the appearance has certainly got people talking. And we will be watching to see whether this is just a cordial gesture between former partners or the beginning of another chapter in their story.