The Olori (well Former Olori) of Ife, Olori Wuraola has confirmed her separation from the Ooni of Ife, by issuing an official statement in which she announced the change of her name to Queen Zaynab-Otiti Obanor!
In the statement, she urged people to stop shaming women and blaming them with false stories of infidelity!
The statement reads:
We have got to stop this culture of shaming
and vilifying women with false stories of infidelity & nefarious
behavior. The spreading of false information (through “sources” afraid
to be identified) is the mark of cowards and a cover up for guilty
parties to justify their horrific actions. There is absolutely no truth
to the media circulated lies of infidelity and infertility- on my end.
What
I can confirm, is that the Ooni and I are no more. I inhale love &
exhale gratitude. My journey continues as a Humanitarian aiding women
and victims of domestic violence & abuse with the United Nations. No
matter how much time you’ve invested, no matter the use of media to
silence & manipulate, no matter the circumstance, slander,
embarrassment, threats and lies: Get out and seek immediate help!
We’ve
seen this movie before. Women being dragged in the press & blamed
for everything under the sun. This behavior is unacceptable. I urge
those involved to be mindful of their actions for the eyes of our
Almighty God are always watching. The seeds of slander is a cancer that
harvests to eats away the souls of the planter.
The
throne is sacred and the attempts to tarnish the name of a Queen, in
defense or on behalf of a silent King makes all involved look terrible.
Remain dignified in all you do. It’s not the end of the world, but the
start of a new chapter and you must turn the page with grace. The world
is watching.
As I bid adieu to this chapter, my wish to
you all is to step into your lives – boldly & fearlessly, the way
God intended and live not just by words, but through example. The best
chapter in our lives is the one we are writing now. Thank you for your
love and support.
With peace, love & light, -Her Highness, Zaynab Otiti Obanor.
