It would be recalled that the
Ooni-elect began the traditional rites at Ilofi, a place of preparation for new
Ooni, on October 30 and was expected to have left on November 19, after spending
21 days.
Informed sources, however, disclosed
that a few more days were added to ensure that all the rites were completed
before the coronation would take place.
It was also learned that the
coronation of Ogunwusi will not be done in the open. A palace source told
newsmen that the new Ooni will be installed in Ile Oodua, stressing that the
new monarch will be entering the palace for the first time as an Oba today.
He added: “In line with the demand
of Ile Ife customs and traditions, his coronation will hold behind closed
doors. Only the Isoros and Ife chiefs will be involved but I can confirm
that it will be done inside the palace.”
In a chat with newsmen, former
Special Adviser on Youth and Sports to Osun State Governor, Mr. Biyi Odunlade,
confirmed that the new Ooni will be crowned today inside Ile Oodua but added
that the event will not be open to the public.
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