The former member of the House of Representatives, Ned Nwoko, has given similarities between himself and the Yoruba monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (The Ooni of Ife).
In an interview with The Guardian in his hometown, Ned stated that his grandfather and Ooni’s grandfather used to be in the same peer.
He said the duo were among the few selected for the constitutional conferences in London.
According to him, Ooni of Ife is also similar to him because he is able to marry multiple wives yet serve the nation.
Regina Daniel’s husband said, “Let me tell you the similarity between me and the Ooni of Ife, apart from both of us having more than one wife, my grandfather and his grandfather were both in the House of Chiefs in the Old Western Region in the 1950s. They were part of the select few that went to London for the constitutional conferences.
“My grandfather and the Ooni’s grandfather and the then Olowo of Owo took many photographs together.
“So, the Ooni and I have that kind of common background, because our grandfathers were kings and served Nigeria in that capacity. And we are now also serving Nigeria by having many wives.”
He also confirmed that Regina is his favourite. He compared the actress to owning a new set of clothes.
Ned said, “Of course, the favourite is always going to be the last or latest wife (which is Regina). That’s a natural thing. You know it’s like if you have a new shirt, that is going to be your favourite one.”
