The
remains of Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, were Wednesday said to be
in Ile’gbo, the place where his coronation took place.Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade
Okunade
According
to an informed palace source, Ile ‘gbo, is located within Ile Oodua, as Ooni’s
palace is called.
An Ife
traditional title holder, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “the body
arrived the place and was received by members of Isoro Cult early this week.
His
words; ”His journey to the throne started from that place called Ile’gbo. That
is where he was installed Ooni. That is also the place anyone that will
succeed him will be installed.
“The body
is being preserved through traditional means. All the rites will be done while
the body is kept there. But don’t expect formal announcement of his death in
next two weeks.
“It may
take months depending on how fast the Isoro members are able to conclude the
necessary rites. The body is there as I speak to you but non-Isoro member
cannot see it. Even his family members can no longer see him,” he concluded.
Meanwhile,
family of Oba Sijuade were said to have parked their personal effects out of
the palace.
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