Ibadan Stampede: Queen Naomi, others to be Prosecuted by Oyo State Governor, "Justice be Served"
- OyosState governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that justice will be served to the organisers of the Ibadan children’s party, regardless of how influential or highly placed they may be
- Queen Naomi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, organised a children’s funfair in December that ended tragically, resulting in the loss of many children's lives
- While speaking at an event, the governor said that Oyo state was not Anambra and that the organisers would not go unpunished
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Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunswusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, will still face the full force of the law, according to a statement by Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Queen Naomi organised a children’s funfair at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, Oyo state, which ended in tragedy, resulting in the loss of many children's lives.
Source: Instagram
According to Vanguard, the governor spoke about the incident during his address at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Service for state workers, held at the secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo, on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The governor reaffirmed his plan to prosecute the funfair organisers after people raised concerns about similar incidents in other states of the federation.
Reports had claimed no prosecutions were carried out in Anambra or the Federal Capital Territory, where similar incidents had occurred. However, Seyi Makinde firmly stated that Oyo State was different, pledging that justice would be served without exception
Governor Makinde speaks about the court
In his speech, the governor remarked that although he had no objection to the organisers being granted bail, the final decision rested with the court, as he was not in a position to make such a determination.
In his words:
“Even if nobody is held accountable elsewhere, in Oyo State, the rule of law will prevail. Oyo State is not Anambra state, and no matter how highly placed, justice must be done.”
Outrage over Oyo state's plan
Reacting to the plan to prosecute Queen Naomi, many questioned such and shared their take on it.
Some believed it was merely a form of revenge by higher authorities against the ex-queen, while others raised questions about the stampedes that occur during political rallies.
Recall that the siblings of Queen Naomi also reacted to the incident and explained all that took place.
What fans said about Queen Naomi's prosecution
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of fans to the planned prosecution of Queen Naomi about the Ibadan stampede. Here are some of the comments below:
@ogbeniade01:
"If the governor really wants justice for those children then their mothers should be in Prison too... Those parents owe those children a duty of care which they failed to provide and as such they are also guilty of criminal negligence."
@iameniola1:
"Prosecuted for what ?? Them Dey do waiting you no fit do you dey prosecute them radarada oshi.You no see the mother of the children carry?"
@genius4graphics:
"Revenge from Adedoyin's issue with Timothy allegedly nii ooo."
@carphy_flinks:
"May we not get into trouble while trying to help people."
@omobolanle_adunni:
"I don't know why they have not arrested any of those careless parents too. Forget that their children died, they are at fault too."
@iamuncleolu:
"May the souls of the innocent kids rest in peace. Some of the parents also failed those kids. Mr Governor, what happened to the miners that caused the explosion in Bodija? Many people also lost their lives and properties then."
Ooni of Ife's queen dances with Tadenikawo
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that some of Ooni of Ife's wives had embraced his first son, Tadenikawo, whom he had with his ex-wife, Queen Naomi.
A video captured two of the monarch's queens dancing beautifully with the small boy, even though his mother had since moved on.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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