The Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has officially dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that the monarch conferred a chieftaincy title upon the entertainer Olanrewaju James, commonly known as Baba Ijesa. In a statement released on Saturday, the Palace described the reports as entirely false and malicious. The official correspondence clarified that at no point has the Ooni or his office bestowed any traditional title or recognition upon the individual in question. Palace representatives urged the public to disregard the misinformation, labeling the claims as a deliberate attempt to malign the reputation of the throne and mislead the public. The rumors appear to have stemmed from doctored images and misleading narratives shared across various online platforms, which purported to show the entertainer receiving a formal honor from the monarch. Palace officials noted that such fabrications are increasingly common in the digital space and reaffirmed the Ooni's commitment to upholding the dignity and sanctity of the traditional institution. The Palace emphasized that the conferment of chieftaincy titles is a formal, public, and highly regulated process involving rigorous vetting and traditional rites. They maintained that any official recognition by the throne is always communicated through authorized channels to ensure transparency and historical accuracy. Following this clarification, the Palace has called on media outlets and social media users to exercise caution and verify information before dissemination. The Ooni’s office concluded that they reserve the right to take appropriate legal action against individuals or groups involved in the creation and distribution of these fraudulent claims.