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| Ooni of Ife |
The
Royal Traditional Council in Osun State yesterday confirmed the death of Oba Okunade
Sijuwade Olubuse II. The Awara of
Iwara-Ife, Chief Layi Adereti, the Council of Chiefs said the official announcement
would be made on August 12th.
"This
is an official statement from the palace of Awara of Iwara-Ife who is the head
of Oro deity that on Wednesday 12th August 2015, there would be official
proclamation of the demise of Ooni of Ife. The proclamation will be made public
during the Oro festival, being the final rites on the demise of Ooni of Ife.
The residents of the ancient town are therefore urged to keep away from the streets between the hours of 9am and 4pm during which the Oro deity will be out. With the announcement, people are advised to stay in-doors for the period when the Oro will be out.He stated, imploring men and women to remain indoor while the festival s in progress.
The residents of the ancient town are therefore urged to keep away from the streets between the hours of 9am and 4pm during which the Oro deity will be out. With the announcement, people are advised to stay in-doors for the period when the Oro will be out.He stated, imploring men and women to remain indoor while the festival s in progress.
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