Oro Oka Festival Ends in Peace: Kabba Owe Okemeta Council of Chiefs Praises Indigenes’ Loyalty to Tradition
The Kabba Owe Okemeta Council of Chiefs extends its heartfelt appreciation to all indigenes and residents of the Kabba community for maintaining peace and tranquility before, during, and after this year’s celebration of the revered Oro Oka Festival.
In a message signed by its chairman, Chief Adegboyega Aka, and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the council commended the peaceful conduct of the Owe people during the annual event.
“We give thanks to Almighty God and our revered ancestors for a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling festival. This sacred tradition remains an important pillar of our cultural heritage, observed strictly in accordance with ancestral customs, which include the non-participation of women and non-indigenes, in line with age-long practice.”
The statement extended sincere gratitude to the custodians of tradition, traditional rulers, community leaders, security agencies, and all who contributed in various ways to ensure order, safety, and reverence throughout the celebration.
They also used the opportunity to appreciate Governor Usman Ododo for his purposeful leadership, which is propelling greater development across the three senatorial districts and the Kabba community in particular. They prayed that God would continue to endow him with adequate wisdom, knowledge, and good health to continue with his good works in the state.
“As we continue to uphold the rich heritage of Oweland, may the blessings of Oro Oka abide with us all and bring unity, protection, and progress to our land. Long live Oweland. Long live Kabba.”
