Twitter is currently on fire with many reacting to reports that ‘Abobaku’ is missing in Ife.
According to rumours, the ‘Abobaku’ (the one who dies with the king) of recently deceased Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuade Okunade is missing.
‘Abobaku,’ is the one chosen to ‘accompany’ the king on the journey to the world beyond according to age-long tradition.
Twitter is currently on fire, with several people reacting to the rumours that the 'Abobaku' is missing. Check some of the interesting tweets below…
UCHE @tz_Uchay
If i was Abobaku i for don travel out ... All these ritualists WIFI no dey reach overseas
7:12 PM - 12 Aug 2015
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Alausa Olawale @YoungProf_MUFC
Jesus or Qur'an cannot save Abobaku. They didn't force it on him. More so, he has benefitted from being Abobaku. He can't run from his duty
7:24 PM - 12 Aug 2015
~~ QueenVee~~ @KENTEE_01
RT "@Skiwo: Abobaku upon hearing that Oba Sijuade has died http://twitter.com/Skiwo/status/631523001226424320/photo/1pic.twitter.com/s9sk7rPZSI "
7:23 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Strokahuntas @sassylabelle
You can't tell me tradition did not forsee that contingency. Ife Jazz will bring #Abobaku back in an envelope. Fear these Yorubs.
7:23 PM - 12 Aug 2015
MADE in IJEBU @Iam_Lekinx
All these barbaric acts should have gone down the drain. When are we gonna wake up in Yorubaland? Abobaku ko, Abobagbe ni! #Abobaku
7:23 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Fmr Yoruba boy @Tope_HoMegas
Yoruba jazz couldn't help Jonathan win the election, the Abobaku will be fine #Abobakumustdie
7:21 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Anyadu @The_Africanist
This Abobaku thing should make us re-evaluate those aspects of our culture that are otherwise inhumane.
7:21 PM - 12 Aug 2015
SexyUnilorinScholar™ @ThaWhyte
Wow, some told me Abobaku would have being beheaded... Bruh, Na u sharp Pass Gbabe!!!
7:20 PM - 12 Aug 2015
GCFR @Pr8nz
Abobaku must be APC. After all, its d change era. He chose dt over continuity leading to his death d tradition offered. Cant fault him
7:16 PM - 12 Aug 2015
eccentricyoruba @cosmicyoruba
must say I'll be very surprised if it turns out abobaku is still practiced today
7:17 PM - 12 Aug 2015
V.T. @EmitopeVictor
GPS aye!"@PweetyAnne_: But the Abobaku is just wasting his time running away
Babalawos will soon locate him "
7:17 PM - 12 Aug 2015
yo p! @iampeedeeterry
Abobaku exists in this technology age still? Wow! thought that was just for my history class talking about the yoruba royal stuffs..
7:13 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Abasifreke @prinzgbemi
"@HenRay_DS: They will still use calabash to Skype the Abobaku"
7:17 PM - 12 Aug 2015
ArinolaOluwa❤ @areenolar
Wait sef...you people are calling Abobaku Abobaku. Does the Oba not have children? Male and female? *picks race*
7:16 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Voice_OdOuR @_louiskee
Abobaku kor, Abubakar ni. All men eye don tear reach underground. Abobaku sef get plans to watch the next Olympics & of course use iPhone 7
7:14 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Pseud @Dvmebi
Anyone with useful info on the Abobaku's whereabouts should please report to the nearest police station, so we can find him and kill him.
7:13 PM - 12 Aug 2015
♠R@ttlesnake♣ @Lycquid
Abobaku on the run... Probably outta town... Can I call him RUNTOWN???
Obani Abraham @ObaniAbraham
Abobaku arriving my village.
We that God for safe journey.
Let them go and look for who wil die in his place.
7:12 PM - 12 Aug 2015
One Great Woman @Orifunke
OAU should better release another circular. Now that Abobaku is missing, should we come to school tomorrow? #teamOAU
7:10 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Honorable Side Nigga @Ohiodongaldo
But it's not fair nah.... What's the criteria for selecting Abobaku???
Who even does the selection????
7:09 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Wayner @WaynerSnr
The abobaku guy na real scammer....the guy even get mind wan scam the gods
7:09 PM - 12 Aug 2015
#ProjectRED @DamilolaRobert
The Abobaku his definitely not a Liverpool fan. NEVER WALK ALONE
7:09 PM - 12 Aug 2015
Gbemıe_o @gbemie_O
The abobaku that knew he was going to die as far back as the king was crowned some even see it as a thing of honor
7:09 PM - 12 Aug 2015
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