Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Felicitates Ooni of Ife on the 2025 Olojo Festival

 Hon. (Prince) Adedayo Adewale Felicitates Ooni of Ife on the 2025 Olojo Festival




Prince Adewale has felicitated His Royal Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Arole Oduduwa, on the ongoing commemoration of the 2025 Olojo Festival, describing it as one of the most sacred and unifying celebrations in Yoruba land.


In his goodwill message, Prince Adewale highlighted the enduring significance of the festival in Yoruba cosmology and cultural history. He explained that the Olojo Festival is more than a ceremony; it is a living tradition that connects the past with the present, binding generations together in faith, heritage, and unity. He said, “The Olojo Festival symbolizes our collective memory as descendants of Oduduwa. It is a reminder of the sacredness of Ile-Ife as the cradle of humanity and the spiritual capital of the Yoruba race.”


Prince Adewale also praised the Ooni for his dynamic leadership in sustaining the relevance of the festival in contemporary times. According to him, “Kabiyesi, you have not only preserved the sanctity of this festival but also redefined its meaning for the modern world. Under your watch, the Olojo Festival has become a beacon of cultural diplomacy, attracting global attention to the richness of Yoruba heritage.”


The House of Representatives hopeful expressed optimism that the blessings of the ongoing festival would radiate peace, prosperity, and renewal across the land. In his words, “On behalf of my family and the good people of Ife Federal Constituency, I felicitate with our father, the Arole Oduduwa. May this year’s Olojo Festival open fresh doors of progress for Ile-Ife, Osun State, and Nigeria at large. We pray that Kabiyesi continues to reign in wisdom, peace, and divine strength.”


Prince Adewale concluded by reaffirming his personal commitment to promoting Yoruba culture, tourism, and values, stressing that festivals like Olojo remain central to the identity and future of the people.


Signed:

Media Office,

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, on Transportation

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