The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has finally married his fourth wife, Princess Ashley Adegoke, in a traditional wedding on Friday.
This development is coming a few weeks after the monarch married his third wife, Tobi Philips, in a quiet traditional ceremony.
It was gathered that Princess Adegoke has been a close friend to the traditional ruler. She was formerly based abroad before relocating to Nigeria and has since been parading herself as the wife of the traditional ruler.
The traditional rites between the two took place in Ile-Ife on Friday, in the presence of traditional rulers and chiefs.
The king’s family members moved to late Prince Adeniyi Adegoke’s family house situated at Olubose Street, along Ede road, the ancient city of Ile Ife to conclude all necessary rites that would allow them take Queen Ashley to the king’s palace.
Just like the wedding of Queen Tobi Phillips to the traditional ruler, the Ooni was not in attendance at the wedding ceremony. However, his chiefs, royal guards and royal staff of office were there to represent him.
In September 2022, Ooni welcomed Queen Mariam into his palace as his first wife. Then, Queen Elizabeth Ogunwusi was betrothed to him in Magodo, Lagos, a few days after his first marriage. Tobi Phillips, was the third queen to be married to the monarch on October 9, 2022.
