Mixing the Christian faith with Traditional religion sometimes may be difficult, especially for a Monarch who MUST respect the traditional laws of customs of the people, but the Olu of Ilaro got it all sorted out.
The Olu of Ilaro and paramont ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle has cleared the air over alleged mixing of his Christian faith with traditional worship.
There has been a disquiet over the planned participation of the paramount ruler, who was an Area Pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Lagos before becoming the Olu of Ilaro in this year's Egungun,Gelede display billed for the coming Oronna Ilaro festival.
The festival, according to the programme brochure, would feature tributes to Oronna and other deities in Ilaro, Egungun dance parade and Gelede display, among others.
Addressing a press conference weekend, the monarch who was represented by chairman of the festival, Chief Kayode Odunaro said the Oba's Christian faith is unshakable.
"Our Oba is a Christian and would delegate his chiefs to some of the festivals," he said.
Odunaro, Chairman of Oronna Ilaro Festival Central Planning Committee, however stated that an application has been sent to UNESCO's office on the need to enlist Ilaro which is the headquarters of Yewaland as part of tourist centres in Nigeria. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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na by force dem dey be Oba?
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Pastor must have learnt that from Bible school
Pastor king b4 his ascention as king there are some inside ritual he will performed, b4 he will ascend the throne l know this bcos am from there, b4 he will wear real crown he will make a sacrifice. Know as a pastor then he din't want to be partipated openly be he will used his money. He is also in egypt
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ReplyDeleteTRYING TO JUSTIFY YOUR ACTION PASTOR SHOWS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG, RETRACE UR STEPS AND RE APPLY TO THE CROSS. HOW CAN IT BE POSSIBLE TO BE A PASTOR AND A TRADITIONAL RULER IN NIGERIA. IT IS EITHER HE FOCUSES AS A PASTOR OR A TRADITIONAL RULER. DELEGATING PEOPLE TO ATTEND ON UR BEHALF STILL IMPLIES U ARE PRESENT THERE. HOW CAN U STAND BEFORE UR CONGREGATION AND PREACH AGAIN RITUALS IN TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS WHICH U PARTAKE IN.
ReplyDeleteThere are still Obas who can ascend the throne without rituals. It is a question of the peple accepting him with his faith or selecting someone else. However, where you begged for the job, it will be in accordance with the terms of the people. Therefore, Pastor, check the Letter to Laudacians in the book of Revelation. ".... thou art neither hot nor cold... I wish thou ar either hot or cold." Judgement: "I will spew thee out of my mouth"
ReplyDeleteThis is unbelievable,how can carry two things and climb a ladder.You cannot save God and also save idol.
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