The family of the deceased Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, have reportedly started packing out of the royal palace.

Vanguard reports that the remains of the monarch have been taken to Ile’gbo, the place where his coronation took place, which is located within the palace.

An Ife traditional title holder, anonymously revealed to Vanguard that: “The body arrived the place and was received by members of Isoro Cult early this week.”

“His journey to the throne started from that place called Ile’gbo. That is where he was installed Ooni. That is also the place anyone that will succeed him will  be installed.

“The body is being preserved through traditional means. All the rites will be done while the body is kept there. But don’t expect formal announcement of his death in next two weeks.

“It may take months depending on how fast the Isoro members are able to conclude the necessary rites. The body is there as I speak to you but non-Isoro member cannot see it. Even his family members can no longer see him.”