Burial Of Ooni Of Ife Stalled, As ''Abobaku'' Of Ooni Absconds, Ooni Needs An Accomplice In Grave

According to yoruba customs, the Oba is never buried alone, He is usually buried with
an accomplice "abobaku". this tweet says that the accomplice "abobaku" has
absconded.

First, there were disputes about whether he had really died, then disagreement over
the curfew in the state and now the ‘Abobaku’. The Abobaku has reportedly run away
after the death of the prestigious Oba. If the tweet below is to be believed, it means
the final rites on behalf of the deceased Ooni of Ife might be stalled.
According to Yoruba tradition, a king does not die alone. His burial rites include being
buried with other people. This is when an Abobaku comes into the picture. An
Abobaku lives his life for the king and he is buried alongside the king. In the authentic
tradition, just as there is a lineage that become king, there is also always a family
dedicated to the ancient belief of dying with the king. An Abobaku also enjoys great
benefits while he is still alive.