Ooni: Rites of passage for Oba Sijuade ongoing – Source

Osogbo—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.

— Vanguard