Unconfirmed report have stated the burial of Ooni of Ife
Oba Okunade Sijuade may have been stalled as the
‘Abobaku’ – a person elected to be buried alive with
the king- have absconded.
It was learnt that ‘Abobaku’ is a person selected by the
traditional chiefs of Ile Ife to live and die with the king.
They are said to be treated well and showered with a
lot of care and gifts while they are alive. However, in a new twist, the ‘Abobaku’ ran away
following the confirmation of the death of the Oba on
several media platforms, despite denials by the
Traditional Royal Council of Ife.
Awara of Iwara-Ife, Oba Layi Adereti, had yesterday
disclosed that formal announcement of Ooni of Ife, Oba
Okunade Sijuade’s death will be made on Wednesday
(today).
According to Yoruba tradition, a king does not die
alone. His burial rites include being buried with other
people.
‘Abobaku’ lives his life for the king and he is buried
alongside the king. In the authentic tradition, just as
there is a lineage that become king, there is also
always a family dedicated to the ancient belief of dying
with the king.
Oba Adereti, who is also head of Oro Cult in Ile-Ife, had
while making the statement on Tuesday warned
residents of the ancient town, whether male or female,
to remain indoor during the Oro rite, which will take
place between 9am and 4pm, Wednesday.
“This is an official statement from the palace of Awara
of Iwara-Ife, who is 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. “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-
door for the period the Oro will be out.”
It is not yet clear if the Traditional Royal Council will
go ahead with the announcement with the fresh
development of the disappearance of the ‘Abobaku’
http://abusidiqu.com/burial-of-ooni-of-ife-stalled-as-man-abobaku-elected-to-be-buried-with-him-absconds

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Old news shaa..made front page yesterday.

Try again.

Am I ftc? Not again

Who won't abscond.

^^^^^^^

What a great sophisticated civilisation to mankind.

If i hear am...shebi no be only am dem born cum life