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Ife chiefs finally confirm Ooni's death, appeals to residents to obey palace orders as burial rites begin
The Ife traditional council in Osun State today finally confirmed the
death of the Ooni of Ife, Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II. Speaking through
the the Awara of Iwara-Ife, Chief Layi Adereti, the council of chiefs
said the official proclamation of the death of the Ooni who died July
28th, would be made on Wednesday 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 diety will be out. With the announcement, people are
advised to stay in-doors for the period when the Oro will be out.”he
said
He appealed to residents in the state to remain indoors during the Oro
rites, adding that both male and female are barred from movement.
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