Live Update From The Burial Of Oba Okunade Sijuwade
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It has turned to a source of attraction to important dignitaries, home and abroad, who are trooping in thousands to pay their last respect to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, who passed on a few weeks ago.
Oba Okunade Sijuwade
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.
Prominent dignitaries present at the colourful occasion are Vice President, Yemi Osinabajo, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Senator Babajide Omoworare; former Ambassador to Switzerland, Ambassador Olusegun Bamigbetan; Deputy Speaker of Osun State, Hon. Adegboye Akintunde; legislators; monarchs.
Others are: Gen Yinka Adebayo, Generals Alani Akinrinade and Adeyinka General Adebayo; Rear Admiral Akin Adunwo; Gen Akindinade, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti SSG; Gen Akinrinade; the four wives of the late Oba (Olori Morisola, Olori Ladun, Olori Odunola, Olori Nike and Olori Linda) and their children among others.
Nigeria’s vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, in his speech, said that the late monarch lived an exemplary life.
In the same vein, the Bishop of Ife Diocese of Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Oluranti Odubogun, who was represented by Very Rev. Olusola Akanbi, said despite his wealth, the revered monarch died at “the appointed time.”
He added that the monarch’s reign brought fame and popularity to his domain, while his demise demonstrated that every man will die irrespective of their status.
In his message titled, “How has the mighty fallen”, he said that whatever has a beginning must have an end, urging the people to do good while alive.
See exclusive pictures from Ooni of Ife’s burial below:
Ondo state Governor, Olusegun Mimiko (L) and Vice president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibajo: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi
Senator Iyiola Omisore (right) and other dignitaries: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi
Cross section of Olories of the late Oba Sijuwade: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi
Tokunbo Sijuade (son) and Kunle Sijuade (r) Photos: Emmanuel Osodi
Senator Iyiola Omisore (right) and other dignitries: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi
Cross section of Clegy men: Photos: Emmanuel Osodi
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