WATCH VIDEO: “He Has Transformed Nigeria” — Ooni of Ife Showers Praise on Tinubu

Ooni of Ife Tinubu — Sojworldnews | July 11, 2026

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has thrown his weight firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that the President’s administration has delivered changes Nigeria has never witnessed before. Consequently, the revered monarch’s endorsement has become one of the most talked-about moments from Friday’s event, with clips of his remarks quickly spreading across social media.

“President Tinubu came prepared, and the results are obvious. What is happening in this country, we have never experienced it before. He has transformed Nigeria, and we are happy to be associated with this government.”

Speaking at the official inauguration of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Door-to-Door Movement, the Ooni did not hold back his admiration for the administration’s economic direction. Indeed, he told the gathering that the President assumed office well prepared, and the impact of his policies was already evident across both the public and private sectors. Furthermore, he stressed that the scale of change unfolding in the country was without precedent in Nigeria’s history.

SEE ALSO: WATCH VIDEO: Makinde Says Jonathan Was Blamed for Chibok, But He’s Blamed for Oyo Abduction

BREAKING: Security Forces Rescue Oyo Pupils, Teachers After 56 Days in Kidnappers’ Den

Beyond broad praise, the monarch pointed to specific achievements to back up his claims. Notably, he referenced the recent agreement between the Ajaokuta Steel Company and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, calling it proof that the President is turning around the engine room of the economy. According to him, the strategic gas-supply arrangement revived an industry many had long written off as unworkable in Nigeria.

Additionally, the Ooni highlighted the performance of the capital market as further evidence of progress, noting that it has climbed toward a record capitalisation of roughly ₦140 trillion. As a result, he argued, the numbers speak for themselves and leave little room for doubt about the direction the economy is heading.

Speaking on behalf of Nigeria’s traditional rulers, the monarch then extended his endorsement beyond his own voice. He affirmed that traditional rulers across the country remain proud to be associated with the Tinubu administration, and he subsequently called on the audience to applaud the President alongside other political leaders present at the event.

Meanwhile, the Ooni’s remarks arrive at a moment when the Tinubu government continues to face mixed reactions from Nigerians over the pace and cost of its reforms. Still, the traditional ruler’s comments reinforce a pattern of consistent support he has shown the administration since 2023, having previously praised the President’s economic and diplomatic initiatives on multiple occasions.

Ultimately, whether the sentiment expressed by the Ooni reflects the broader national mood remains a subject of debate. Nevertheless, his remarks have already reignited conversation online, with the video clip drawing significant engagement across social platforms within hours of being posted.

KEYPHRASE: Ooni of Ife Tinubu.