The Ooni-designate, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will today arrive the ancient town to begin traditional rites leading to his coronation.
Prince Ogunwusi was on Monday named the 51st Ooni of Ife by Osun State government to succeed Oba Okunade Sijuwade who on July 28, 2015 joined his ancestors in a London hospital.
The Obadio of Ile-Ife and the head of Isoro cults, Oba Olajide Ifaloba said: “The Ooni-designate will arrive tomorrow (today) and this is authoritative”.
It was further learnt that all shops within the ancient town will be closed tomorrow as a mark of honour for the new Ooni.
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Meanwhile, sources around Ile Oodua, the official Ooni’s palace informed Vanguard that the rites expected to precede entrance of an Ooni-designate into Ile Ife have been concluded, strengthening the royal entry expectation
He wishes the new Ooni a long and highly successful reign in the service of his people and country.
