Isese Day: Ikudoro 1, Seyi Lawal, Olakanle, Others Celebrates, Hailed Sanwo-Olu | ClipTV Online

Lagos State and other Yoruba speaking states has declared August 20 to celebrate Isese day. This has gladdened the traditionalists, monarchs and several others that cherish cultures and traditions. The Christians and Muslims has a dedicated day to celebrate and specially worship, Isese day has given Traditionalists same privilege.

The Olu of Oregun land, Oba (Dr.) Olukunmi Olusesan Akingbola (IKUDORO 1) expresses this while speaking with ClipTV Online on Isese Day. He noted that Isese is an ancient culture to celebrate and worship the deities. Ikudoro 1 therefore thanked the Lagos State Government for setting aside a day for such a special occasion.

He further shared “we grew in it, Isese was before in the introduction of Christianity and Islamic in Nigeria. In Those ancient days, it serves as a medium to seek blessings from God.” Highlighting some of these blessings as seeking children, wanting to get married, victory on wars.

“We worship the deities during this festive period. Some have 5, 10, even some have up to twenty deities that they worship during this period depending on their tradition. However, for Oregun, our major deity is MASQUERADE. The masquerades leaves the shrine in the morning and around the town to entertain the populace.”

Culture

The Olu underscored that Isese is an important festival that should be taught to the generation yet to come for the culture not go into extinction. Highlighting that all Oduduwa offspring should be away of the festival being celebrated today. He further note “When Nigerians migrate to the western world, they tend to forget our culture and traditions. We even compelled our children to speak only in English. This is not ideal for culture and tradition,” he agitated.

The king accepted that some of this challenge comes from the monarchs, hence the reason for relating with journalist in Yoruba. We will henceforth ensure we educate our people to know, understand, and keep our culture and traditions.

“I want to thank Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu again, as Isese day has finally come to stay”, he concluded. He seized the opportunity to pray for Oregun, the Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman, Hon. Member, House Assembly representing Ikeja Constituency 1. He also prayed for Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, Onigbongbo Executive Chairman noted that though is a Christian but reckoned with Isese Day. “Isese Lagba day is about celebrating our cultural heritage,” he said. Beside being a Christian, Olakunle underscored the importance of keeping our heritage, culture and tradition.

Stating further that It is important to be judicious with religion, however if cultures and traditions are not upheld, they will go into extinctions. The Chairman also mentioned that Yoruba cultures are rich, transparent, and pure and should be taught up coming generation.

Isese Meaning

“Isese also means doing things with all sense of purity,” he emphasized. Highlighting that this purity will enable the Almighty God to hear and accept yearnings, supplications, and aspirations. “As we solely depend on our creator,” he stressed.

He further charged politicians to be honest and truthful with the responsibilities entrusted to them, stating that is the spirit of Isese Laagba. “Not saying yes when you mean to say no,” he said.

The executive chairman mentioned that if the Yoruba traditions and cultures are used as oath of office, many people will not run for public office. “This underscored the fact the the Hoy Bible and Holy Quran has been abused and desecrated. This Isese day reminds us of the truthfulness in in the rich Yoruba culture,” He concluded.

The honorable member representing Ikeja Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Prince Seyi Lawal celebrating the traditional day commend the Lagos State Governor for setting August 20 aside for Isese Day.

Inclusive Government

Hon. Lawal noted that this is an indication that Lagos State run an inclusive government. The government is concern about traditionalist as it is concerned about the other two religions.

Highlighting what Isese is, Hon. Lawal said it is an opportunity to worship the deities. Clarifying that masquerades has been out since morning to entertain and pray for the people.

He encouraged the youths to participate in the tradition of the land, to be conversant with the culture. Marking that the Yoruba cultures and traditions are so rich and should not be forgotten

Furthermore, he charged the youths to be responsible while celebrating. He the urged Nigerians to be more patient with the current administration, stating that “we will reap what is cooking”.