Dr. Ifayomi Oba Edu Jogbodo Orunmila, the Oba Awurela Agbaye Obatala has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions as insecurity continues to escalate across Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview with journalists at his temple in Arigbajo, Ogun State, the revered spiritual leader said the nation’s current security challenges demand both modern strategies and ancient indigenous knowledge rooted in cultural heritage.
Oba Edu noted that Nigeria’s forefathers safeguarded their territories through spiritual rites, strict communal vigilance and adherence to ancestral principles—methods which, according to him, still hold value in restoring national stability today.
He stressed that honouring the gods of the land and performing necessary spiritual rites would pave the way for peace, harmony and renewed security across all parts of the country.
While assuring President Tinubu that Eledumare will guide him through this critical phase of his administration, Oba Edu appealed to Nigerians to remain prayerful and united as the government works to overcome national challenges.
On the economy, the traditionalist commended President Tinubu’s direction, describing it as “the right path” for sustainable recovery. He urged citizens to support ongoing reforms and remain hopeful, adding that “Nigeria will be great again.”
Oba Edu Announces 2025 Odun Ifa Festival
Oba Edu also announced that the annual Odun Ifa (IFA Festival) will hold on December 14, 2025, at Oba Edu Estate, Arigbajo, Ifo, Ogun State.
The festival will seek the face of Eledumare for the new year and include sacrificial rites to the gods and deities for peace, breakthroughs and blessings in 2026.
This year’s celebration will feature performances by top artists, including Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Odetola (Pasuma Wonder), Tope Nautica, Destiny, and several others.