Just In: Ooni Makes Crucial Statement On Separation Talk

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has said he is open for dialogue as it concerns the clamour made by some persons and groups for Nigeria to split.

In an interview with BBC News Yoruba on Monday, Ooni said there’s need for a roundtable discussion as those calling for separation cannot entirely be condemned.

“We will not condemn those saying Nigeria should split. Just as I often tell the government, they need to sit them down.

“I am on the throne of our fathers. And I believe what is best for us is for the black race to be united. When fairness is lacking, some groups will be fuming. And when the groups are groaning, it causes fracture,” Ooni said.

He continued: “If people say we should go to war, at the end of the day, we will still come to the roundtable; if we don’t go to war too, we will sit on the roundtable as well. So why don’t get engage in dialogue once and for all.

“I want peaceful talk: that is my position. And I believe it is time. It is essential, for the progress of our country, Nigeria.

“If the clamour keeps increasing, and we don’t address it, that is dangerous.”

Watch interview here