The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch.
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According to The Punch, the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew nothing about any chieftaincy title.
His reaction came after Baba Ijesha announced on Facebook that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honoured him following the birth of his son by presenting him with several royal gifts, including a new car and a chieftaincy title.
Expressing gratitude to the monarch, the actor described the gesture as a display of fatherly love and royal honour extended to him and his wife, fashion designer Abiodun Tokunbo, popularly known as Luminee.
According to Baba Ijesha, he was bestowed with the title, “Baba Awada Konge Oduwa, Ile Ife, Ile Oodua!”
However, Olafare maintained that while the monarch is known for giving out cars, he could not confirm the claim about the chieftaincy title.
“Kabiyesi gives cars to people. This is not the first time. He has given cars to many people, including kings and other individuals, and it is not a new thing.
“Many people have benefited from Kabiyesi’s gifts of cars, including me and popular figures like Haruna Ishola and Sefiu Alao. He gives out cars almost every day,” he added.
Another palace source also dismissed the claim that Baba Ijesha received a formal chieftaincy title, insisting that such honours are not conferred in that manner.
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