boujaye:
by acknowledging and confessing the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, he has rendered any other deity or power null and void, including any fetish activity on his coronation.

You are very funny .

Do you have an idea of how many deities are worshipped on a daily basis in ife
Some of these deities are: Orisa Oko (deity of agriculture); Ogun (deity of iron); Obatala (deity of creation); Esu Elegbara (trickster deity); Osanyin (deity of medicine);Ifa (deity of divination), Erinle (deity of forest); Orunmila (deity of fate) etc.

If he refuses to carry out his traditional responsibilities as the Ooni, he would be dethroned. Dethroning an Ooni is not new in ife. Check the history of the Giesi or Ooni Abewela.
On olojo day, when the Ooni is required to renew his oath of traditional office, we shall see if he won't go to sacrifice an animal at Ogun shrine.
The Ooni belongs to the ife people, he is there property when he took the oath to serve.

What the Ooni displayed is not new to ife anyway, the two kings before him also attend Anglican church on a regular basis, but still carry out their traditional obligations when required.

wise one.

If truly he acknowledges God,I think he should have declined to be the ooni,not kneeling before God and then going back to do occultic things,u can't serve two masters same time...I think he is confused

Good One My King! You Shall Leave Longer Than All That Have Come Before You, I Mean All Your PREDECESSORS!! Amen!!!

DickDastardly:
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he owed nobody any apology for kneeling to worship the almighty God during the thanksgiving service held in his honour at the Paul’s Anglican Church, Ife, after his coronation.
The Ooni, said this in statement made available to our correspondent in Osogbo on Thursday by the Director of Communication and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Ile Ife, Mr. Moses Olafare.
The monarch spoke in reaction to criticisims against him by an online medium Newspunch (Not The Punch) that he knelt down to worship God during the church service.
Ogunwusi said it was wrong to equate any king no matter his status with the almighty God who created the heavens and the earth, saying the comment was an attempt to embarrass the throne.
Ogunwusi said since the almighty God is not Ooni or any king’s mate he would not stop to worship and revere him because it was God who enthroned him.
The statement read, ” It is an unacceptable sacrilege to equate Ooni’risa or other king to the almighty God. God Is the creator of mankind and it is God that made it possible for the enthronment of any king.
“The attention of Ile Oodua has been drawn to a publication released Wednesday 16th 2015 by an online medium known as NEWSPUNCH in which His Imperial Majesty, Ooni’risa & Arole Oodua Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(OjajaII) was crtisised for bowing to God.
“God remains the highest, the king of kings who has kept all kings alive and has made it possible for me to be crowned as the king of the source of Yoruba civilisation.
“I have no regrets whatsoever for kneeling down to exalt the almighty God who did not only create me, but also kept me alive, saw me through all the storms in my, life-journey and eventually crowned me as the custodian of Oodua race.
“This act of equating me to God of gods of king of kings and the sole owner of the universe is a wicked sacrilege planned to embarrass the throne. My emergence as Oba has been made possible only by the almighty Olodumare to whom I remain eternally grateful.”

Source: http://www.punchng.com/ive-no-apology-kneeling-to-worship-god-ooni/

No other king before God.

God bless u real good:for this ur understanding God that u respect will see u through:Amen

AlienStar:
Soon we will see Nollywood movies like "Ooni goes to church"

Naija get issue.

We should thank God, Ooni no dance till his royal robe tore showcasing his royal nyash like king David.

Long live the King! Ki ade pe lori. Ki bata pe lese.

johnnycrew:
If truly he acknowledges God,I think he should have declined to be the ooni,not kneeling before God and then going back to do occultic things,u can't serve two masters same time...I think he is confused

If you look at that picture closely, you would actually see the traditional ogboni robe across his shoulder. Serving 2 God's or masters is allowed in ife. It's a case of giving to Ceaser what belongs to Ceaser, and to God what belongs to God.
Ooni Aderemi and Ooni Sijuwade did same, so it's not new.

GOD IS NOT MAN HE CANNOT BE FOOLED, HE SAID SOMETHING IN JOHN 4;23...THATS MY SUBMISSION

Hahaha
I so love this king (no homo)

makzeze:
Is Ooni the head of traditional rulers in yorubaland?

someone shd educate me pls.

I ask myself the same question even though I'm yoruba. This Ooni throne appears to make other yoruba kings almost unneeded.
I was equating the Ooni throne to bigger thrones like those of the Alaafin of Oyo, but now one appears to look like a caddy to a golf-player.
Who is who? Why not just scrap what's unnecessary?
Hoping someone sheds some light on this.

johnnycrew:
If truly he acknowledges God,I think he should have declined to be the ooni,not kneeling before God and then going back to do occultic things,u can't serve two masters same time...I think he is confused

oc·cult /əˈkəlt/
noun
supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena...

There's nothing more occultic than God. If only you know the occult side of the Jewish tradition that gave us Christianity.... as a side attraction.

God will bless your reign sir bicos you have exalted him. Wise king. The king of king will be your defender.

menxer:


oc·cult /əˈkəlt/
noun
supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena...

There's nothing more occultic than God. If only you know the occult side of the Jewish tradition that gave us Christianity....

Food for thoughts...Worth thinking about. But at least Christianity and the Islam that I'm familiar with don't involve rituals and killing others for some sacrifice.

saxywale:


If you look at that picture closely, you would actually see the traditional ogboni robe across his shoulder. Serving 2 God's or masters is allowed in ife. It's a case of giving to Ceaser what belongs to Ceaser, and to God what belongs to God.
Ooni Aderemi and Ooni Sijuwade did same, so it's not new.

You are just worrying yourself for nothing. The ooni has only confessed one GOD as the almighty and he publicly bowed to HIM. Obviously now he has shown the world the God he serves you and others like you can continue to imagine what you like

DickDastardly:
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he owed nobody any apology for kneeling to worship the almighty God during the thanksgiving service held in his honour at the Paul’s Anglican Church, Ife, after his coronation.
The Ooni, said this in statement made available to our correspondent in Osogbo on Thursday by the Director of Communication and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Ile Ife, Mr. Moses Olafare.
The monarch spoke in reaction to criticisims against him by an online medium Newspunch (Not The Punch) that he knelt down to worship God during the church service.
Ogunwusi said it was wrong to equate any king no matter his status with the almighty God who created the heavens and the earth, saying the comment was an attempt to embarrass the throne.
Ogunwusi said since the almighty God is not Ooni or any king’s mate he would not stop to worship and revere him because it was God who enthroned him.
The statement read, ” It is an unacceptable sacrilege to equate Ooni’risa or other king to the almighty God. God Is the creator of mankind and it is God that made it possible for the enthronment of any king.
“The attention of Ile Oodua has been drawn to a publication released Wednesday 16th 2015 by an online medium known as NEWSPUNCH in which His Imperial Majesty, Ooni’risa & Arole Oodua Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(OjajaII) was crtisised for bowing to God.
“God remains the highest, the king of kings who has kept all kings alive and has made it possible for me to be crowned as the king of the source of Yoruba civilisation.
“I have no regrets whatsoever for kneeling down to exalt the almighty God who did not only create me, but also kept me alive, saw me through all the storms in my, life-journey and eventually crowned me as the custodian of Oodua race.
“This act of equating me to God of gods of king of kings and the sole owner of the universe is a wicked sacrilege planned to embarrass the throne. My emergence as Oba has been made possible only by the almighty Olodumare to whom I remain eternally grateful.”

Source: http://www.punchng.com/ive-no-apology-kneeling-to-worship-god-ooni/

God created the world and every single thing in the world. Unless we see any other being that can do exactly same, God remains the King of kings and the Lord of lords. No shaking!

makzeze:
Is Ooni the head of traditional rulers in yorubaland?

someone shd educate me pls.

Yes.(according to history). but.......
There's controversy and rivalry between the throne of Ooni of Ile-Ife and the throne of Alaafin of Oyo on who should be the head.

Lionsclaw:
You are just worrying yourself for nothing. The ooni has only confessed one GOD as the almighty and he publicly bowed to HIM. Obviously now he has shown the world the God he serves you and others like you can continue to imagine what you like

Who told you that i am worrying, he is our property in ife. it's you confused lot that think Ooni kneeling down in church means he has accepted Jesus. if he indeed accepted Jesus, he would renounce his throne and ban ritualism and traditional worship in ife, in which he himself is the principal participant . , and u and I know that's not gonna happen.
Like I said, what born again christian wears an ogboni robe to kneel down in church

God is spirit and who worship him must worship him in truth and in spirit. JOHN 4;2 ,for d fact that you knelt down does not mean that you worship him in truth and in spirit

What a foolish thing to do.

saxywale:

Who told you m worrying. it's you confused lot that think Ooni kneeling down in church means he has accepted Jesus. if he indeed accepted Jesus, he would renounce his throne and ban ritualism and traditional worship in ife, in which he himself is the principal participant .
Like I said, what born again christian wears an ogboni robe to kneel down in church

I see you are really messed up mentally oo. A white cloth tired around the shoulder 'belongs' to ogboni? Dude go check yourself o. No dress pattern belongs to anyone, it is just fashion nothing more

makzeze:
because i have never seen a king much celebrated like him.

that's expected,the throne is the most revered in Yoruba land...just like the sultan is in the north.....that throne has great history

When the righteous is on throne people rejoice. Your throne is secure and you will live long and ENJOY life because you acknowledge LORD God Almighty.

Saurab:
What a foolish thing to do.

It's not foolish .such is allowed in ife

SmartMugu:

Food for thoughts...Worth thinking about. But at least Christianity doesn't involve rituals and killing others for some sacrifice.

That's where Christianity loses its potency, nothing beats blood sacrifice.

why do you think it's said the death of Jesus was the "ultimate" sacrifice? If you understand the mystical side of things.

If you like fast and speak in tongues for a month and let your contender offer a blood sacrifice he will surely have an advantage over you.

Case in point, 2 kings 3:4-27.

Emphasis is on verse 18 and 27.

makzeze:
Is Ooni the head of traditional rulers in yorubaland?

someone shd educate me pls.

yes my dear he is.All other kings in yoruba land are his subjects.he rules above them all

obidaddy:
You mean prior to his coronation he did not partake in any diabolic rituals and fetish rites? No concotions and covenants/oaths? He may sound so Godly but may actually be unGodly via the processes culminating in his coronation. I learnt most of them must belong to the ogboni confraternity.
Nonetheless i am glad he acknowledged the most high God; Christ Jesus

He may have done traditional rituals, but even our African beliefs still know of the almighty creator. We have always accepted the fact that there is a creator bigger than even the dietiesin our shrines

valinda:
Eze ndi Eze! I see Biafra! hit like if u blv so!

enyi biko what has biafra got to do with this one now.

Don't mind them. I'm certain it's the Muslims that are infuriated by the picture of you kneeling in church. If it were a picture of you kneeling in a mosque and hitting your head on the ground, they wouldn't have any issues with it.