Ooni of Ife Ex-wife, Queen Naomi’s Flyer for Children’s Party Before Ibadan Stampede Goes Viral

• Over 30 children died in a stampede at a former queen’s children’s funfair, with 7500 attendees struggling to find free food and items.

The recent funfair organized for the children of Queen Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has gained significant attention online following a tragic incident.

Reports indicate that on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the event, which was intended to be a joyful occasion, resulted in the unfortunate deaths of over 30 children due to a stampede at the location. It has been revealed that the event was designed to accommodate 5,000 attendees; however, the actual turnout reached 7,500, leading to difficulties in providing food and other complimentary items.

To promote the funfair, Queen Naomi had previously shared a promotional poster on social media, detailing the event’s offerings.

See photo of the poster

The heartbreaking news regarding the loss of so many young lives during the stampede has elicited a wide range of reactions from Nigerians on social media. While some individuals expressed their condolences to the former queen, others directed their criticism towards the current government and the prevailing issues of hunger in the nation.

Reacting to the post….

@tt_talks: “Waoh, good deeds turn bad. May God comfort the families in Jesus Name.”

@Prettyjumie: “Very sad…… May God console all the affected families.” melodyliquourpalace: “May the lord console the affected family….😢.” Withgodallthingarepossible: “Really sad may almighty no let our good deed turn to regret 😢.”

@Mz.bimz: “Haa God!! This is so sad. She meant well for the children oo.”

@Olajumoke_adenuga: “She should be held accountable.. cos how do expect 5,000 people without crowd control.. no 1st aid or ambulances.. no provision at all aside the money they invested in camera crew to show them giving mercies food.”

@ashakeade28: “This is very sad.”

@omonosaze_: “So so sad 😢 The management would have gotten a security team to control the crowd cos as far as hunger is concerned, not the number budgeted for will only show up. It is well.”