My marriage to Ooni is over – Olori Wuraola

After weeks of deafening silence, wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has confirmed that her 17-month-old marriage to the Yoruba monarch is over.

The woman formerly referred to as Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi has also reverted to her maiden name, Zaynab Otiti Obanor.

In a message posted on Instagram on Wednesday, the humanitarian and rights campaigner rebuked those who accused her of infidelity and infertility.

“What I can confirm, is that the Ooni and I are no more,” she declared.

Pictures of her and the king have, however, not yet been deleted from her account.

Pledging to continue her advocacy for women and other victims of abuse, the ex-queen charged all those who have written and said uncomplimentary things about her to get a life.

“We’ve seen this movie before. Women being dragged in the press and blamed for everything under the sun. This behaviour is unacceptable. I urge those involved to be mindful of their actions for the eyes of our Almighty God are always watching,” she continued.

In spite of her irreconcilable difference with the Ife monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Obanor submitted that “the throne is sacred” and that attempts to “tarnish the name of a queen in defence or on behalf of a silent King make all involved look terrible.”

OFFICIAL STATEMENT We have got to stop this culture of shaming and vilifying women with false stories of infidelity & nefarious behavior. The spreading of false information (through “sources” afraid to be identified) is the mark of cowards and a cover up for guilty parties to justify their horrific actions. There is absolutely no truth to the media circulated lies of infidelity and infertility- on my end. What I can confirm, is that the Ooni and I are no more. I inhale love & exhale gratitude. My journey continues as a Humanitarian aiding women and victims of domestic violence & abuse with the United Nations. No matter how much time you’ve invested, no matter the use of media to silence & manipulate, no matter the circumstance, slander, embarrassment, threats and lies: Get out and seek immediate help! We’ve seen this movie before. Women being dragged in the press & blamed for everything under the sun. This behavior is unacceptable. I urge those involved to be mindful of their actions for the eyes of our Almighty God are always watching. The seeds of slander is a cancer that harvests to eat away the souls of the planter. The throne is sacred and the attempts to tarnish the name of a Queen, in defense or on behalf of a silent King makes all involved look terrible. Remain dignified in all you do. It’s not the end of the world, but the start of a new chapter and you must turn the page with grace. The world is watching. As I bid adieu to this chapter, my wish to you all is to step into your lives – boldly & fearlessly, the way God intended and live not just by words, but through example. The best chapter in our lives is the one we are writing now. Thank you for your love and support. With peace, love &  light, -Her Highness, Zaynab Otiti Obanor.

A post shared by Queen Zaynab (@hhzaynab) on Aug 30, 2017 at 1:09am PDT

Obanor got married to Oba Ogunwusi in March 2016 in a union said to have been arraigned by the oracle.

The monarch was absent at the wedding ceremony held at the bride’s family house in Benin City, Edo State, but he was on hand to receive her at his palace the day after.

Online media reports claim that trouble began shortly after the marriage was contracted.

The marriage was described as a sham, plagued by suspicion, infidelity and ghost of past relationships.