History was made yesterday as the newly crowned Ooni of Ife‎, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on the occasion of his 45th coronation anniversary.

By his visit, Oba Ogunwusi became the first Ooni to visit Oyo since 1937.
The Methodist Church, Apaara, venue of the 45th coronation anniversary thanksgiving of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, became electrified immediately news filtered in that Oba Ogunwusi’s convoy has reached Owode, followed by many other royal fathers.

The late Ooni Okunade Sijuwade and Oba Adeyemi were embroiled in a supremacy battle, always criticising each other especially on issues relating to culture and tradition.
Oba Ogunwusi who was clad in a white traditional attire shook hands with the Alaafin and the duo sat on the same chair, both beaming with smiles.

An elated Oba Adeyemi said the last time an Ooni visited the Alaafin was in 1937. But it was gathered that the late Oba Sijuade visited the Alaafin in 1990 when his palace was razed by fire.
Revealing how close he was to Ooni Adesoji Aderemi, the Alaafin said he never disrespected him but prayed for his longevity on the throne.

The misunderstanding started during the reign of the last Ooni. May your reign be long, Ooni.‎ I am happy with Ooni Ogunwusi’s moves to unite all Yoruba Obas,” the Oyo monarch said.
Speaking, Oba Ogunwusi described Alaafin as a great monarch‎. “It is a new dawn for all Yoruba sons and daughters around the globe.”