The Royal Traditional Council of Ile Ife has debunked news reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II, has died at a Hospital in London, saying the paramount ruler is alive, hale and hearty.

The RTC, made up of all traditional chiefs and title holders in Ile-Ife, said Oba Sijuade is not only in sound state of health but is also preparing for his son’s wedding holding Sunday, next week, in Lagos.