… urges FG to appease the gods to forestall future disasters
The Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has joined other eminent Nigerians to mourn the killing of over 120 victims of the military bombing of people at Tudun Biri Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
The Yoruba generalissimo said that though the error by the military was sad and devastating, he expressed the belief that there was need for citizens to appease the gods in order to forestall future disasters.
Iba Adams expressed this concern on Tuesday while speaking at the 2023 edition of Ogun Festival, which took place at Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos, saying that it was very unfortunate that such a grave military error could lead to the death of several people that were celebrating Maulud Nabiyy at the affected village in Kaduna State.
He added that there was the need to pacify the gods and ancestors on the security situation of Nigeria, noting that the grave military error could not have occurred if the gods had been appeased in the spiritual realm as, according to him, they would have averted the unfortunate incident from happening.
“The military misadventure, bombing and killing of over 120 people at Tudun Biri Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State was very sad and devastating.
“It was very unfortunate that such a grave military error could lead to the death of several people that were celebrating Maulud Nabiyy at Tudun Biri village.
“As much as I join other Nigerians to condemn the attack on innocent citizens of the village, I also believe that there is need for us to appease the gods in order to forestall future disasters.
“In my view, I think we need to pacify the gods and the ancestors on the security situation of Nigeria.
“The grave military error could not have occurred if we had appeased the gods in the spiritual realm.
“They would have averted the unfortunate incident. And such would not have happened in the real world,”.
He however,appealed to all traditional rulers in the South-West to look beyond the formality of their positions as the traditional rulers of their various communities, saying that there should rise to the occasion of the current security challenges “and see how they can help their towns and communities in seeking peace and progress of their towns and communities.
Also speaking the Baale of Omitoro town, Chief M. J. Yomi Odusoga, who stood in for the Ayangbunren of Ikorodu,said the traditional rulers will support the Aareonakakanfo in sustaining Yoruba culture and tradition.
“We must appreciate Aare Gani Adams in his efforts in promoting Yoruba culture and tradition.It is our responsibility as traditional rulers to support him in ensuring that Yoruba race regains the lost glory.
Speaking on the day’s event, chief Odusoga said the indigenes of Ikorodu will continue to support the Oodua People’s Congress in celebrating Ogun and other festivals, insisting that the traditional rulers will also work on the modalities to start celebrating Eluku Festival in the town.
Prominent dignitaries that were present at the event included the Atoloye Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land,Chief Babajide Tanimowo, Chief Dauda Asikolaiye,who was the Coordinator General of OPC in Ikorodu,and the Barejiro Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland,former Chief Press Secretary to Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu Chief Segun Ajiboye,the six coordinators of the organization in Ikorodu and all members of the National Executive Council(NEC) and the National Coordinating Council (NCC) of the Oodua People’s Congress among others.
