The Ooni of Ife-elect, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, is expected to leave Ilofi after 21 days seclusion today.
Ogunwusi, who was appointed as the 51st Ooni of Ife, will go to the Ile Oodua, the palace where he is expected to be crowned traditionally the same day.
While briefing journalists, one of his aides, Mr. Biyi Odunlade, said he will be crowned by traditional chiefs at a ceremony for only the initiated, will later appear in public briefly.
He said, “The Ooni will leave Ilofi later tonight (Sunday) and he will be crowned tomorrow (Monday). The Ooni does not receive the crown in the public. Unlike other Obas, who are crowned in public, Ooni of Ife doesn’t receive the crown in public.
“The traditional crowning will be done at the palace on Monday (today) but the inauguration would hold on December 7. The Ooni will come out to see some people after the traditional coronation.”
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