Buhari, Osinbajo, Queen Elizabeth, others to attend Ooni of Ife's coronation on Dec. 7th

President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representative Yakubu Dogara, a representative of the Queen of England, the 36 state governors and other top members of the society are expected to attend the coronation & presentation of Staff of Office to the 51st Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

Addressing a pre-coronation briefing at the palace yesterday November 30th, the monarch’s elder brother, Prince Adegboyega, said invites have been sent to state governors, members of the National Assembly and other dignitaries.


“There will be a coronation carnival round the town today. Tomorrow, there will be artistes’ coronation day. On Thursday, there will be traditional worshippers’ day.

A Jumat service will hold on Friday. Also on that day, there will be a youth carnival and fashion parade. A football match between Ajiroba FC and Shooting Stars of Ibadan is scheduled for Saturday. On Sunday, there will be an interdenominational service at Enuwa Square and inauguration of Ife Resorts. The grand finale is on Monday with the presentation of staff of office.

The programme will be rounded off on December 13 with a thanksgiving service at St. Saviour Anglican Church, Ayegbaju, Ile-Ife.”

The Chairman, Publicity Committee, Biyi Odunlade, said December 7th which is the day of the Installation has been declared a public holiday to allow residents participate in the ceremony.