Drama In Osun State: Oba Sijuwade’s Burial Rights On Hold As Abobaku Disappears..

According to reports from multiple sources, the burial rites of Oba Sijuwade,the Ooni of Ife has reportedly been stalled after the Abobaku fled the town.The Abobaku is �The one who would be buried alive with the King. -tradition expects him to continue to serve the king even in death. He is usually appointed upon a king’s coronation, and has to be buried with the king when he eventually dies.His job is to serve the king even in the world beyond.

The early announcement of the Ooni’s death is said to have alerted the Abobaku of the King’s death, possibly enabling his escape.