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.
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