The palace arena is reportedly thronging with invitees who are longing not to miss any part of the august ceremony.
There are security operatives in every nook and cranny, as roads leading to the palace have been blocked.
Red carpets have been laid on the path to the palace for the monarch and invited dignitaries.
There hints of minor skirmishes regarding crowd control and the number of guests keeps teeming by the minute.
A pushing and stampede is reported to have ensued at the entrance into the hall, just as certain dignitaries arrive.
One could see groups attired in colorful dresses , both men and women, resplendently dressed all over the arena.
Drums and trumpets enliven the arena, announcing the presence of traditional rulers from different climes arriving in grand-style.
The National anthem has been rendered and the coronation is officially kicked off.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived as well as the President of the Liberian Senate, Amazolu Gala.
Correspondent on ground reports that the venue of the coronation is hot and guest are sited in the scorching heat.
The 40 standing air-conditioners in the hall, seem incapable serve the number of people in the canopy collapsible hall.
Most of the invitees in the hall have no place to sit, and virtually everyone is using improvised hand fans to cushion the heat effect.
The arrival of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Bola Tinubu with Governor Rauf Aregbesola, reportedly caused a scene as many chair their arrival.
Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar II, and Olu of Warri, have also arrived and taken their seats.
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has entered the great hall, a rancorous cheer follows his triumphant entry.
He walked in just as the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar was rounding off his good will message.
Muslim and Christian prayers, and Ifa prayers have been said, Seyi Adedire has also sang the Ooni’s praise.
The vice-president has given his address given, and the people cannot get enough shots of the newly crowned Ife monarch.
Praise songs continue, as praise-singers chant mantra in honour of the new Oba of Ife and the dignitaries that have come to grace the occasion. Prominent in the chant is “Jagaban” a nickname that has been accredited to the APC chieftain, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Festivities are still on, with drums gurgling and trumpets resounding in perfect symphony to the delight of the guests.
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has taken to the podium, and he begins his oration with Muslim prayers.
Aregbesola gives a very detailed speech on the essence of power as that wielded by the great Ife king.
He notes that the newly crowned Oba of Ife is fortunate to be surrounded by chiefs who love the young ruler as their own son.
With a rousing ovation the governor ends his speech and beautiful music erupts, even as the smiling Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi stands to greet his highly distinguished guests with the staff of office in his hands.
Photo shots are being taken with various distinguished guests, even as the Ooni makes for his seat.
The hall is quiet as the new king addresses the people of Ife and indeed the entire nation.
“I will do my best to promote social values, moral values and cultural values,” the new monarch has promised.
Oba Enitan takes his seat after a well articulated speech, the people love him and they cheer him endlessly.
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