Ooni Of Ife Coronation: Progress Report From Ife

Guests and relatives are still arriving the palace, where the coronation ceremony of the newly crowned Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, is ongoing. The newly crowned Ooni Of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The palace arena is reportedly thronging with invitees who are longing not to miss any part of the august ceremony.

There are security operatives in every nook and cranny, as roads leading to the palace have been blocked. Red carpets have been laid on the path to the palace for the monarch and invited dignitaries Security operatives restricted people from the path to the palace, leaving red carpets for the new monarch and his entourage.

Security operatives, invited guests all lined up awaiting the arrival of the newly crowned Ooni of Ife and his train of dignitaries. There hints of minor skirmishes regarding crowd control and the number of guests keeps teeming by the minute. A pushing and stampede is reported to have ensued at the entrance into the hall, just as certain dignitaries arrive. One could see groups attired in colorful dresses , both men and women, resplendently dressed all over the arena. Drums and trumpets enliven the arena, announcing the presence of traditional rulers from different climes arriving in grand-style. According to Premium Times, the National anthem has been rendered and the coronation is officially kicked off. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived as well as the President of the Liberian Senate, Amazolu Gala. Correspondent on ground reports that the venue of the coronation is hot and guest are sited in the scorching heat. The 40 standing air-conditioners in the hall, seem incapable serve the number of people in the canopy collapsible hall.

Many cannot find a place to sit within the venue of the coronation. Most of the invitees in the hall have no place to sit, and virtually everyone is using improvised hand fans to cushion the heat effect. The arrival of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Bola Tinubu with Governor Rauf Aregbesola, reportedly caused a scene as many chair their arrival. Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar II, and Olu of Warri, have also arrived and taken their seats.