As reported by The Punch, Ooni described Wike's ministerial appointment under an All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government as a “mystery.”

“For your career, I will particularly say that I give a very strong honour to the father of the nation, President Bola Tinubu,” the Ooni said while addressing Wike, who served as the keynote speaker at the event.

“You belong to a different political party and yet are able to work together. You are part of this government. It is still a mystery. I don’t even know how it happened.

“For me, it is something that universities should be studying and I mean it. It’s very important.

“Hate him or like him, what will be, will be. He (Wike) is a politician to be studied. I don’t know how he’s been actively relevant for 20 years,” Ooni said.

The traditional ruler acknowledged that while Wike may have critics, he is widely respected for his boldness and resilience.

Meanwhile, Wike's open support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid and campaign has sparked fresh controversy in the polity and within the PDP.

Wike, during a media chat in Abuja, openly stated that he will lead President Tinubu’s 2027 and also dared anyone from the PDP to expel him over anti-party activities.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported earlier that former President Goodluck Jonathan received Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II, at his residence in Yenagoa, on Friday, May 2.

Jonathan expressed deep appreciation to the Ooni in what he described as a royal visit and a significant gesture of unity and mutual respect.

The former president also expressed gratitude to the monarch for the royal gifts and shared photos of the developments on his social media page.

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Source: Legit.ng