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First, there were disputes about whether he had really died, then disagreement over the curfew in the state and now the ‘Abobaku’. The Abobaku has reportedly run away after the death of the prestigious Oba. If this is true, it means the final rites on behalf of the deceased Ooni of Ife might be stalled.

According to Yoruba tradition, a king does not die alone. His burial rites include being buried with other people. This is when an Abobaku comes into the picture. An 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. An Abobaku also enjoys great benefits while he is still alive.

Source: https://www.naij.com/516054-ooni-ife-abobaku-allegedly-runs-away.html
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why won't he runaway? Who wants to die?

meimoks:
why won't he runaway? Who wants to die?

lol but he enjoyed all the benefits now.

who wants to die. I no blame the guy man ooo.
Na leg sure pass.

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Someone should educate me pls. So who else is supposed to go with the king
and do they kill them or bury them alive.

timidapsin:
lol but he enjoyed all the benefits now.

If he stays I will think something is wrong with him

BUTCHCASSIDY:


If he stays I will think something is wrong with him

I think he must have sworn an oath to the Ooni so even if he runs away how is he going to defy the promise he made

Gurgle:


I think he must have sworn an oath to the Ooni so even if he runs away how is he going to defy the promise he made

He can break it , nuthing will happen
Maybe he was young and was chilling
Took some dumb oath in a fit of youthfullness
Didnt think he would outlive the chief
Now its pay back time.
He must be like 'damn wtf have I done'

BUTCHCASSIDY:


He can break it , nuthing will happen
Maybe he was young and was chilling
Took some dumb oath in a fit of youthfullness
Didnt think he would outlive the chief
Now its pay back time.
He must be like 'damn wtf have I done'

Yeah I think he will be ok Wow I wonder how people end up in such deals, very sad

Gurgle:


Yeah I think he will be ok Wow I wonder how people end up in such deals, very sad

I believe it's unhealthy belief in tradition + lack of foresight+plain dumb

BUTCHCASSIDY:


I believe it's unhealthy belief in tradition + lack of foresight+plain dumb

Very sad

K'oju ma ribi,gbogbo ara n'ogun re

I beg, according to tradition, The King is supposed to rule the people as supreme leader. When was the last time a king had power over state and federal revenues, the military, and any other business of substantial leadership over the people?
The king is just a historic relic kept as a matter of heritage and no more to really do what he was historically entitled to do.

So, if king no longer serves his historic purpose of ultimate rule over the people, then how can that be a good example set for Abobaku to serve his historical purpose?
I beg, run abobaku, run well well. The king sef never served his purpose except to just chop the benefits of the title, and he cannot demand of you what he did not set example for in his life. Kingly rule tradition is abolished and so are the kingly powers over other people's lives.
Long live the king and long live abobaku.

Who wan die. I no blame the guy jooor.

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