Ogunwusi to be Crowned Ooni Today

 Ooni-designate, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi

By Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo
 
Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi will today be installed as the new Ooni of the ancient city of Ile-Ife.

The Ooni-designate began the traditional rites at Ilofi in Iremo area on Friday, October 30 and was expected to have left last Thursday after 21 days, but THISDAY gathered that he left Ilofi Sunday evening.

Investigations revealed that a few more days were added to ensure that all the rites were completed before his coronation today.

His coronation, however, will not be done in the open.

A palace source explained that the new Ooni would be installed at Ile Oodua (House of Oduduwa), stressing that the new monarch would be entering the palace for the first time as an Oba this Monday.

He said: “In line with Ile-Ife customs and traditions, his coronation will hold behind closed doors. Only the Isoros and Ife chiefs will be involved but I can confirm it will be done inside the palace.”

Also, former Special Adviser, Youth and Sports to the Osun State State governor, Mr. Biyi Odunlade, confirmed that Ogunwusi would be crowned today at Ile Oodua but added that the event would not be open to the public.