The Ooni of Ife’s palace has refuted claims made by actor Baba Ijesha regarding receiving a chieftaincy title. The palace confirmed that Baba Ijesha was, in fact, gifted a car, but never conferred with any traditional leadership role. This clarification addresses recent reports circulating about the actor being honored by the royal household. The denial comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Baba Ijesha's past legal issues. This statement aims to set the record straight and dispel misinformation about the nature of the gift received. The palace emphasized the distinction between a generous gift and a bestowed traditional title. Further details can be found in a report by *Punch*.