Ooni of Ife Confers Chieftaincy Title on Ghanaian President John Mahama
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source on Ghanaian President Dr. John Mahama. The ceremony, held on Monday in Ile-Ife, Osun State, was part of the Ooni’s 10th coronation anniversary celebrations. President Mahama was first received at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, before making his way to Ile-Ife, where he was warmly welcomed by a large crowd. Ghana’s national broadcaster, GTV, reported on X that the title, which translates to “A President who reorganises the global space for humanity,” was bestowed by Ooni Ogunwusi in recognition of Mahama’s contributions to leadership and global affairs. The event took place at the Palace Square and drew prominent attendees, including Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote and Ovation Magazine Publisher Dele Momodu. Earlier, the Ooni had also honored Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, with the Yeye Asiwaju title, PUNCH Online reported.