Following the completion of formalities for the the burial of the immediate past Ooni of Ife, Okunade Sijuwade, a fierce succession battle has begun among the four ruling houses in Ile-Ife. These include, Lafogido, Giesi, Ogboru, and Oshikola. However, it is most likely that the next Ooni of Ife will emerge from the Giesi ruling house which last produced an occupant to the position – Ooni Derin Ologbenla – between 1880 and 1894. As such several princes in the Giesi ruling house believing it is their right have begun a flurry of activities they expect would culminate in one of them succeeding Oba Sijuwade.

According to a Premium Times source, during a meeting conveyed by 91-year-old Pa Aderibigbe, the elders of the Giesi ruling house “announced and affirmed that the time is now for the process of filling the gap created in the Kingship of Ile-Ife to commence”. Prescribed forms have been given to interested princes of Giesi ruling house which they are to return to the family within the next couple of days after which they will be screened. However, the emergence of the Ooni will depend on how quickly the oracle selects the appropriate occupier to the throne of Ife after which the name will be forwarded to the Local Government.



SOURCE: http://www.thesummary.com.ng/index.php/news-categories/national/item/2925-ooni-of-ife-fierce-succession-battle-begins-see-list-of-ruling-houses-likely-to-produce-the-next-ooni-of-ife

I can't imagine the type of ritual killings to appease a dwarf demon that will be going on there for one of the families to emerge the Victor


I pray they resolve it peacefully

K

let me consult ifa who will be the next king.

Btw,,,the rate of ritual killings all in the name ooni of ife is becoming unbearable.. Govt should look into this matter.

IS It not IFA that will decide the next king?
At least like we see in yoruba movies.
Anyways,we also know the Chief herbalists change whoever IFA chooses,of course with the right amount.

I need your support to become the Ooni of Nairaland. We'll make hard currencies available, if that is what the Oracle want.

Fetishism!

Hmmmmmmmm........let me go and buy form now

Demmocrats:
I can't imagine the type of ritual killings to appease a dwarf demon that will be going on there for one of the families to emerge the Victor


I pray they resolve it peacefully

i concur with u.