Ooni of Ife Hails Tinubu's Preparedness and Transformations
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has stirred widespread discussion on social media after publicly commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. In a video that went viral on Friday, July 10, 2026, the traditional ruler spoke at the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja, declaring that Tinubu “came very prepared” and has delivered transformations in Nigeria never experienced before.
In his address, the Ooni stated: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came very prepared and the result is obvious. From the public governance and the private sector, what is happening in this country, we have never experienced it before.” He backed his claims with specific economic indicators, noting that the capital market is approaching a market capitalization of over 140 trillion naira, while the country’s foreign reserves have climbed to 52 billion dollars.
Economic Indicators and Sectoral Growth Highlighted
The monarch elaborated on the stability of the naira, projecting that the dollar will be well stabilized and that the foreign exchange disparity is narrowing, eliminating arbitrage and rent-seeking. “We are now ready for real production in our country,” he said. He also pointed to Nigeria’s growing strategic role in global industries, citing aviation and energy as key sectors undergoing transformation.
The Ooni concluded by pledging the support of traditional rulers to the administration, asserting that the President’s legacy will speak for itself. “On behalf of all the traditional rulers of this country, we are very proud and very happy to be associated with this government. I think every political leader on behalf of Mr. President here today deserves a resounding round of applause,” he added.
Mixed Reactions Erupt on Social Media
The traditional ruler's comments quickly ignited a heated debate online between supporters and critics. Many Nigerians took to social media to express their views. User isolatrg commented: “Ooni Adeyeye (Ooni Adé yẹ l'óyè), Kaabiyesi o! Well said, Baba. President Tinubu is working. My only concern is the persistent bandit attacks and insecurity in the country. If you disagree with that, argue with your phone's keyboard, not with Baba.”
However, not all reactions were positive. User IamtherealOGL wrote: “Abeg if Una Dey talk about the transformation, try Dey sight examples and how it has affected the common man positively. If all these big men dey feel the transformation wey common no dey feel how we wan take rate the president performance.” Another user, AminJaman, sarcastically remarked: “Kabiyesi is just speaking in parables, please don't misinterpret him. The transformation is very obvious, the price of everything has been transformed indeed. We are definitely experiencing things we've never seen before.”
Context of Tinubu's Reform Agenda
In related news, President Tinubu has previously stated that his administration's reform agenda is designed to lay the groundwork for long-term prosperity, insisting that the sacrifices demanded of citizens today are a necessary step toward a more stable and prosperous nation. The Ooni's praise comes amid ongoing debates about the impact of these reforms on ordinary Nigerians.
