Today, we are again, establishing a new beginning, a new relationship, a new leadership particularly in the development and preservation of our traditions.
The title of AWORO OGBESE is an integral part of the ELEMO dynasty as it reserves the preisthood roles and serves as the traditional gateway between the gods of our land (OGBESE ABA EYE) and her people which makes it expedient on our part to ensure transparency in the process of nomination cum the approval and the installation.
Every country in the world has its own festival and it's tradition to them. People all over the world gather during festivals to celebrate and also want to share pleasant times. Ise Ekiti is not exceptional. Ogbese festival is an annual festival in the ancient town of Ise Ekiti, Ekiti state Nigeria. The festival is the celebration of water and water is life. We are using the festival to reconnect with our creator and accentors, it is unfair to call Ogbese devotees an idol worshippers because Christ himself performed His first miracle with water.
The festival is annually hosted by the Elemo Family headed by my humble self (HIGH CHIEF OMOTUNDE PAUL). The Festival is a massive celebration that offers lots of foods, drinks, dance and music in honor and remembrance of Ogbese (Aba eye, aja murugbon wole) contribution and her protection during War. We can not celebrate this year festival as planned due to the covid-19 pandemic and in strictly compliance with the Ekiti state government directive and guildlines to curb the further spread of the deadly virus, we have restricted the number of invitees to such a sizable crowd you're witnessing today.
OGBESE FESTIVAL is usually celebrated around the Ember months, especially during the rainy season. Ogbese festival tells a message pertaining to our customs, traditional values, mythology and culture. During this festival, we invoke the spirit of our ancestor (Ogbese) in prayer for King (The Arinjale of Ise kingdom) and also offer prayer for people of Ise - Kingdom , Ekiti state, Nigeria and the world at large for peace, progress and favor of God "ELEDUMARE".
Honestly there is nothing wrong with celebrating our culture and festival; we are the one attaching evil to them while it is pure and divine.
We appreciate our Kabiesi, the Paramount ruler of Ise-Kingdom, HRM Oba (Dr) David. A. Ajayi. JP,MON,PhD. Aweloye II. The Arinjale of Ise kingdom for his exemplary leadership which has accorded many of us (Clan Heads) the privilege to contribute our quoter into our respective communities.
Today, I charge you, CHIEF ABIODUN OWOSENI the newly installed AWORO OGBESE to put in your best in commemorating the efforts of our forefathers by ensuring consistent promotion of peace and tranquility for cohesive relationship among all sons and daughters of our dear Elemo dynasty and Ise-Ekiti in general
On my part as the Traditional Clan Head of Elemo (ORAYE) dynasty, I shall continue to cooperate with His Royal Majesty, The Arinjale of ise kingdom and other stakeholders in providing qualitative and world-class leadership that is geared towards Youths Emancipation and Empowerment, Human Capital Development, Capacity Building and General welfare of our entire race.
Once again, I congratulate you and wish you a successful installation ceremony.
Signed:
High Chief Omotunde
The Elemo ORAYE, Ise-Kingdom
Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
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