The Ex-queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola has reacted to the withdrawal of criminal charges against her, popular Ibadan based broadcaster, Hamzat Oriyomi and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi over the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least 35 children during a children’s festive party in December 2024.
According to the Oyo State Government, the decision was taken after an intense period of legal proceedings.
Naomi in reacting to the development through her verified Facebook page, issued a note of condolence to the families of children lost to the event and also appreciated all those who stood by her during her trial.
READ THE MESSAGE BELOW
FINDING COMFORT IN GRATITUDE: A HEARTFELT MESSAGE OF THANKS AND CONDOLENCES.
What a friend we have in Jesus all our grieves he carries!what a privilege we have carrying all to him in prayers.
As a woman and a mother who for many years has been a passionate lover and advocate of children,my heart bleeds and goes out to the bereaved families whose children lost their lives in
the event of 18th December 2024, which was intended for good but later ended up in a sad experience for us all, My prayer is for God to comfort the families.
And rest the souls of the children who lost their lives in the unfortunate occurrence.May the lord restore their joy,And grant each of them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
This is a message long overdue,however, with my temporary incarceration and the events that followed,It was an order of the honorable court to be silent on the matter.
However, through God, in his infinite mercies today, the charges against us were withdrawn after a compassionate consideration from the oyo state government having considered our intention and our attitude towards all that has happened.
Though we feel relieved by the outcome of today’s court proceeding.My heart and the heart of everyone directly affected still grieve the loss.Pray for our healing and ask for your prayers also.
I appreciate the government of Oyo state. Thank you for acting in good fate.All lessons learned, and we will let it serve as a guide in the future.
During this ordeal, I have felt an indescribable love from people both far and near,people of different decent and religious affiliation.Top government officials,traditional rulers,
Fathers and mothers of faith,exceptional amazons, and, in fact, non-governmental organizations from across the globe.I have received a love so pure,so genuine with no iota of discrimination and prejudice
My dearest nuclear and extended family, My spiritual daddy’s and mummies,My loving ardents followers and fans spread across the globe,my friends,Volunteers and partners of Wings.Indeed eniyan laso mi.You all prayed for me,on me and with me haaa! !thank you !!
I couldn’t believe my ears and my eyes.because I heard,saw, and felt it.I mean, I felt so much love that my heart could not contain it.With your love my heart has grown bigger and I am committed more than ever before to continue to create a space big enough to take you all in it.
PS :New comers are allowed 😊
Finally, I leave you with these words “JOY IS COMING!
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 KJV
Psalm 30:5
SHALLOM.
Yours sincerely,
Queen of hearts!