OSOGBO, Federal Republic of Nigeria. As the Ooni designate, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi continue to undergo seclusion rites at Ilofi, Nigerian Tribune reliably gathered on Wednesday that the traditional rites being performed would climax in Obatala shrine.
The Ooni-elect it was gathered must worship Obatala for five days before the conclusion of the seclusion rites.
Though, it could not be established if the five days will be between the 21 days he is expected to spend in Ilofi, or after, the source hinted that only members of Isoro Cult members could determine the development.
The source further disclosed that new monarch would go to Obatala shrine to perform the five days rites which would terminate with the celebration of Ekuru festival.
Confirming the development, Olufon of Ifon-Osun, Oba Adekunle Abdul Mahroof Magbagbeola, Olumoyero 11, confirmed that the rites must not end without performing sacrificial worship of Obatala.
He stated that “being the first son of Obatala, I must move to Ile-Ife to participate in the rites.”
It would be recalled that Ooni Ogunwusi, had just spent seven days out of the 21 days earlier announced to perform the rites in Ilofi, a secluded place where a new Ooni would be traditionally prepared for the responsibilities and functions relating to the stool.
Credit: Tribune (Nigeria)
