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.
