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Breaking: Governor Ododo Revives Echane Festival, Calls for Balance Between Culture and Security

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Last updated: 2025/06/09 at 4:14 AM
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Breaking: Governor Ododo Revives Echane Festival, Calls for Balance Between Culture and Security

By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh

Okene, Kogi State
June 8, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced the lifting of the ban on masquerading activities during the Echane Festival in Ebiraland, stressing the need to preserve cultural heritage while ensuring public safety.

Addressing a gathering of traditional rulers and community leaders at the Ohinoyi Palace in Okene, Governor Ododo acknowledged the significance of cultural festivals to the Ebira people, but highlighted the importance of preventing excesses that have led to disorder and violence in the past.

The Echane Festival, a cherished celebration of Ebira cultural identity, was put on hold due to concerns over its degeneration into violent clashes and disruptions. Governor Ododo emphasized that the festival’s revival must be guided by a strict adherence to traditional values and safety protocols.

The Governor tasked traditional rulers with developing clear guidelines for the festival, ensuring that it reflects the Ebira people’s rich cultural heritage while maintaining peace and order. He also warned that individuals found to have incited or participated in violent acts during previous festivals would face consequences.

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Muhammed Tijani Ahmed Anaje, praised Governor Ododo for engaging traditional authorities in a dialogue aimed at reviving the festival in a responsible manner. He noted that the earlier suspension was necessary due to the deviation from traditional practices and values.

With the ban lifted, the state government and traditional institutions are set to work together to ensure that the Echane Festival is celebrated in a way that honors the Ebira people’s cultural legacy while prioritizing public safety.

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