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“Ataoja Debunks Claims Linking Osun Sacred Grove To Odun Omi Festival”.
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Larooye II, has dismissed reports suggesting any connection between the Osun Sacred Grove and a newly introduced festival known as ‘Odun Omi’.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Friday, the monarch denied allegations linking the grove and the globally recognised Osun-Osogbo Festival to activities involving an individual connected to another royal palace in Osun State. He stressed that no consultation or official communication was made with his palace before such claims emerged.
The clarification follows reports that a queen from the Ooni of Ife’s palace recently visited the grove and announced plans for a separate festival at the location. Sources indicated that the Ataoja’s palace was not involved in the planning or announcement of the event.
According to a statement by Oyindamola Olukanni, Head of Media at Our Heritage Branding, consultants for the Osun-Osogbo Festival, the grove and festival remain under the exclusive custodianship of the Ataoja of Osogbo.
The palace emphasised that the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove and its festival are deeply rooted cultural and spiritual heritage institutions unique to Osogbo land, noting that they cannot be transferred, replicated, or relocated.
It further highlighted that Yoruba traditional institutions operate within defined territories, lineage, and custodial authority, warning that any contrary narrative undermines established cultural protocols.
The Ataoja made it clear that the palace does not recognise any claims linking Osogbo’s heritage to parallel events such as ‘Odun Omi’ or any similar festival.
“No parallel or similarly themed festival has any legitimacy or connection to the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove,” the statement added.
The palace urged the public and stakeholders, including the international community, to rely only on verified information from its authorised representatives.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have restated their support for Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, who represents Kogi West in the Senate, while also calling for unity within the party ahead of future elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A heated political exchange has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race, as camps backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s rivals push back against his claims of superior popularity, especially in the North.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso rejected Atiku’s assertion that he remains the dominant northern vote-getter, insisting that such claims do not reflect today’s political realities.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement, aligned with a potential Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, dismissed Atiku’s influence in the North as largely elite-driven, arguing that Kwankwaso enjoys more genuine grassroots support.
Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi also reacted, faulting Atiku’s position and questioning the logic of relying solely on regional identity as a basis for presidential ambition.
Atiku, in a recent interview, had maintained that none of his northern rivals, including Kwankwaso, can match his electoral strength, while downplaying Kwankwaso’s influence beyond Kano State.
His remarks sparked criticism across political circles, with some opposition figures describing them as arrogant and dismissive of other contenders.
Kwankwaso’s camp, however, maintained that both Kwankwaso and Obi have more “organic” support bases compared to politically induced followership, warning that such comments could deepen divisions within the ADC coalition.
Amaechi also argued that the ADC presidential ticket should be determined through a competitive primary rather than consensus, insisting that all aspirants should be tested at the ballot.
The growing disagreement highlights rising tension within the opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, as key figures intensify positioning for the party’s presidential ticket.
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