AROLE ODUDUWA , OBA OGUNWUSI HOSTS AWORIS IN ILE IFE TO CELEBRATE PROGENITOR OF AWORILAND

History also has it that, Oduduwa had given Olofin a mud plate and instructed him to place it on the water and follow it until it sank into the river which would signal where they would settle down.

Penpushing further reports that, during the visit, the deceased descendants in accordance with Yoruba custom,  brought their beaded crown along with them from Ile Ife. Prominent traditional rulers from Ile Ife and others joined the Awori people and traditional rulers led the Ojomu of Ajiran in Lagos State, Oba Adetunji Akinloye who is also the Chairman of Awori Council of Obas to celebrate Olofin Ogunfunminire.

Penpushing reports that, the Ooni and Arole Oduduwa while speaking at the annual event tagged,’ Ileya Omo Odua’ held at Afewonro Park, Enuwa, Ile-Ife, which brought home Ife descendants of Awori from Lagos, called for peace and unity of Yoruba race.

The African foremost monarch  said he will always reference Lagos   because that is the place his business empire blossom till he became the spiritual head of Yoruba globally, recalling  that Olofin Ogunfunminire was a Prince from Ife who was very vibrant, brave and courageous.

The royal father  expressed further that when Ogunfunminirewas leaving Ife for Lagos, he drank water from Yeyemolu sacred well located at the palace and was subsequently blessed by Ogun at Ile-Ase which is called (Ogun Ladin) and fortune smiled on him as he bears the name Olofin Ogunfunminire.

He described the Awori people as the custodians of the entire African continent’s wealth, noting that Ooni Aribiwoso who was on the throne when Olofin Ogunfunminire left Ile Ife acknowledged his God given potentials.

Penpushing also reports that, Ooni who conducted the monarchs and indigenes of Awori kingdom round notable dieties in Ife like the Yeyemolu well, Ile Ase (House of Authority), Idi Aje and others, described Olofin Ogunfunminire as a major player in the history of the Yoruba race. 

The monarch explained that the first Olofin Ogunfunminire Day celebration organized by the Asiwaju (Dr.) Michael Olawale Cole led committee was a great innovation, calling on the descendants of Olofin Ogunfunminire to uphold it.

The Chairman at the occasion, the Asiwaju of Aworis, Dr Michael Olawale-Cole, in his speech praised Ooni Ogunwusi for his continual strive to make the world a peace haven for all and sundry, describing him as the father to whom the entire people of Awori remain very loyal.

He said as overall father of the race, the Arole Oduduwa is undeniably focused on fostering peace and unity amongst all descendants of Oduduwa, saying the monarch is indeed the leading light of progress for the Yoruba race and Africa in general.

Penpushing further reports that, Olawale-Cole  added that Ooni has touched the deepest part of every Awori and Olofin descendants’ heart with this special Home-Coming festival, and called on all Yoruba race to support Ooni in uplifting the culture and traditional heritage of the source, as is the only way out for the progress.

Similarly, Olofin of Isheri, Oba Nurudeen Adekambi in his remark described the event as a much expected home coming for all Awori descendants, expressing his joy over the event, and thanked  Ooni for providing a conducive  atmosphere for the Awori children, describing the monarch as a unique father.

The  Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Adelaja in his own comments, referred to Ile Ife as the true source of the world, saying he and his brothers from the Awori land are currently at home, stressing that, “everything started here.”

Notable traditional rulers in attendance include; Olota of Ota in Ogun state, Oba (Prof.) Adeyeni Obalanlege, Alagbado of Agbado, Oba Shyllon Shogunro, Onikotun of Otun Ota, Oba Abdul-Akeem Odunaro, with other monarchs who are descendants of Olofin Ogunfunminire fully attended the ceremony with tens of their subjects, monarchs, Princes and monarchs of Ile Ife.

Penpushing reports that, Olofin Ogunfunminire Day is currently in its second day as it is a four day event which commenced on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 and it is scheduled to end on Saturday, December 8, 2018.