- Yoruba actress, Mama No Network speaks amid Queen Naomi’s continued detention by police.
- She appealed to Bola Tinubu, the Ooni of Ife, and Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene in the case.
Yoruba actress and comedian Mama No Network has weighed in on the chaotic food distribution incident at the recent Ibadan Christmas funfair. The event, organized by Prophetess Naomi Silekunola and Oriyomi Hamzat, was intended for 5,000 children but was overwhelmed by nearly 7,500 attendees.
Queen Naomi was subsequently arrested by the police over the unfortunate occurrence.
In a recent development, Mama No Network took to social media to appeal to prominent figures, including Bola Tinubu, to intervene in the matter.
She emphasized the need for swift action to address the tragedy. The actress also reached out to the Ooni of Ife, urging him to speak out on the issue.
Mama No Network noted that Olori Naomi, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, had learned the value of giving to the less privileged from the Ooni himself.
She pleaded with the Ooni to use his influence to help resolve the situation, stating that his silence isn’t welcomed in a situation like this.
The actress also extended her appeal to Governor Seyi Makinde, requesting his assistance in addressing the issue.
She emphasized that the organizers had acted with good intentions, and shouldn’t be made to suffer for their goodwill towards the society.
Translating her words from Yoruba to English, she said:
“If we say we should keep quiet, we don’t know the next person that it will affect. “I beg our excellent Bola Tinubu to look into the issue. I appeal to you to do something. I also beg the Ooni if Ife, if we fight it is not like dying. I know that you have helped others in the past and have given out sewing machines, and I know Olori Naomi learned from you. Please look into the issue.
“Oriyomi Hazmat once invited me, and I went to his children’s program. Nothing happened then.
I also appeal to gov Seyi to look into the issue and help look into the issue. They just wanted to help others. May our good deed not turn into something else. Ooni, pls speak; your silence is not good; may our good deeds not turn into something else. I don’t think this issue should turn into a case.”
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