Almost two weeks after news of the death of the Ooni of Ife, Okunade Sijuade Olubuse II the Ife traditional council on Monday, August 10, 2015 officially confirmed the death of the monarch.
Making the confirmation was Layi Adereti, the Awara of Iwara-ife, who asserted that the official proclamation would be made on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.
Adereti, who is also the head of Oro Cult in Ile-Ife said: “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.”
