Ooni of Ife's estranged wife Wuraola takes to Twitter to confirm that their marriage has ended

OONI of Ife Oba Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi has now officially ended his marriage to his recently-wedded wife Wuraola Zaynab Obanor after she took to social media to confirm recent media reports that their relationship is over.

Just 17 months ago, the couple got married following Oba Ogunwusi's ascension to the throne  in what appeared to be a very romantic relationship. Over recent weeks, however, social media has been awash with stories about them breaking up and despite denials from official quarters, it appeared that the marriage had hot the rocks.

Earlier today, Olori Wuraola took to her Instagram page to confirm that the couple have split up, pointing out that despite this, she will continue with her charitable work. Her statement, also attacked those blaming her for split, as some of the stories had claimed that it was her inability to bear the Ooni a child and bad behaviour that was responsible for the split.

“What I can confirm, is that the Ooni and I are no more. I inhale love and exhale gratitude.

My journey continues as a humanitarian aiding women and victims of domestic violence and abuse with the United Nations. No matter how much time you’ve invested, no matter the use of media to silence and manipulate, no matter the circumstance, slander, embarrassment, threats and lies, get out and seek immediate help,” her statement read.

Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, who had also earlier dropped hints of the separation confirmed that the royal union had indeed crashed in an Instagram post earlier today. he thanked the Ooni for confiding in him and urged him to stay positive despite the breakdown of his marriage.

Mr Momodu wrote: “Our Majesty, blessed are the peace makers. Thanks for the honour of pouring out your immediate and future plans to me and thanks for vowing not to disrespect the revered throne of Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race.

When marriages break up, it comes with painful stress and traumatic strain. The pressure can be lessened by staying positive but it shall be well with you.”

Ooni Adewusi got married to his now estranged Edo bride at an elaborate traditional marriage held in Benin, the Edo State capital on March 16, 2016. Wedding rites were performed in the traditional Benin culture at the residence of the bride on Ewere Street, Etete, in Oredo Local Government Area of the state and although the monarch was not physically present, he was represented by his father, Oluropo Ogunwusi.