BY GBENGA ARIYIBI

Ado-Ekiti—Prominent traditional rulers in Nigeria including Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Emir of Zaria, Alhaji Shehu Idris and  others are expected  to grace the coronation of new Elekole of Ikole-Ekiti and Paramount ruler of Egbeobaland, Oba Adewumi Ajibade Fasiku, on Saturday

Other  distinguished Nigerians expected on  the occasion include  South-West governors, Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,NNPC, Mr Austin Oniwon and members of the National Assembly to be led by the Senate President, Senator David Mark.

Oba Fasiku,  a lawyer and  chartered accountant, and a former senior manager  with NNPC,  emerged the new  monarch after the demise of the former occupant, late Oba Adetula Adeleye, on October 2, 2010

Briefing newsmen on  activities lined up for the ceremony in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of Elekole   Coronation Planning Committee,CPC,Dr Bayo Aderiye  said the two leading monarchs would lead  other eminent royal fathers to the occasion.