The palace of Ede in Osun State has explained that Oba Munirudeen Lawal did not denigrate the stool of Timi by greeting the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulu Gambari, on bended knees.

A statement by the media assistant to Timi of Ede, Tijani Adekilekun, on Monday, explained that what happened between the two monarchs at the wedding ceremony of Sheik Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa’s son on Friday was to ensure clearer communication.

The video of Timi of Ede had circulated on social media, greeting the Emir of Ilorin on bended knees, while the Emir was on a sitting position.

The palace of Ede explained that Oba Lawal, having an imposing frame, bended to exchange pleasantries with Emir because Alhaji Sulu Gambari, possibly due to his age or other personal reasons could not stand to greet the guests that went to him to pay homage.

“At first, Oba Lawal leaned towards Sulu Gambari to greet him, but because the Emir could not still hear greetings from his visitor, Baba Timi had to bend and move closer for clearer communication to take place,” the palace reiterated. (Daily Sun)