The Ooni of Ife, has been buried after thousands attended his funeral, a mourner has told www.metronaija.com.

Dignitaries, including Nigeria's Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, Senator Iyiola Omisore.

Others are Gen Yinka Adebayo, Gen Akindinade, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti SSG and Gen Akinrinade among others paid their respects before the private burial.

The 85-year-old sovereign was crowned in 1980 and was widely respected.

The on-going inter-religious service being presided over by both Christian and Muslim clerics is taking place at Afewonro Parks, Enuwa, Ile Ife, Osun state.


The service kicked off with Christian burial rites and subsequently followed by the Muslims rites. While the service will be rounded off with Iwure- a form of traditional prayers.


The ecstatic service is being graced by important dignitaries from all walks of life in the society. These include various religious leaders, traditional rulers, prominent politicians and business tycoons, indegenes of the town who trooped up to witness the memorable occasion.



http://www.metronaija.com/2015/08/osinbajomimikoomisore-attend-as-ooni-of.html


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Abobaku be like u a bad person to oni inside coffin