The Ooni-designate, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, willbe in town to begin traditional rites leading to his coronation.
He was named on Monday as the 51st Ooni of Ife by Osun State government to succeed Oba Okunade Sijuwade who died on July 28, 2015 .
It was further learnt that all shops within the ancient town will be closed today as a mark of honour for the new Ooni.
Meanwhile, source has confirmed that the rites expected to precede entrance of an Ooni-designate into Ile Ife have been concluded, strengthening the royal entry expectation
The Oba Isoro, Oba Eluyele Olawenu, the Lowa Eredumi of Ile Ife, who according to the tradition will handle the installation rites of the monarch, earlier said only the Ifa oracle could determine the best time for him to enter the town.
According to the tradition of Ile Ife, Ooni does not only belong to Isoro cult but also manages its affairs with the help of Obadio, the head of all deities in the town.
It was learnt that members of Isoro cult held a crucial meeting to determine the form the installation rites would take, bearing in mind the approaching all-important Olojo festival.
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