10/09/2025
ON THE JUST CONCLUDED OGUN FESTIVAL IN ONDO KINGDOM
The Ondo Ekimogun Youth Congress (OEYC) Executive Council under the leadership of Engr. Folajogun Kayode, President of the Congress, extends heartfelt commendations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, CFR, Jilo III, the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, the Abaiye-in-Council, and all the esteemed chiefs of Ondo Kingdom for the successful hosting of the just concluded Ogun Festival.
The festival was remarkable, being the first of its kind in recent memory, as the entire kingdom witnessed a peaceful celebration with no casualties, killings, or clashes throughout the festive period. This is indeed a testament to the wisdom, leadership, and guidance of the Osemawe and the cooperation of the good people of Ondo.
The OEYC President congratulates the Osemawe on the success of the festival and appreciates the overwhelming turnout, love, and unity demonstrated by the people. The festival reflected maturity, cultural pride, and collective responsibility, showcasing the true spirit of Ondo Kingdom.
From the inter-street football competition organized by the youth, which recorded massive participation, to the grand festival day itself where youths and the entire Ekimoguns turned out in unprecedented numbers while fully abiding by the rules and regulations guiding the festival, the celebration stood as a symbol of *peace, discipline, and progress.
The OEYC further appreciates the active role of the administrators of the Miscreants Group and the contributions of all well-meaning indigenes towards the success of the festival. Special recognition is also extended to our political leaders who graced the occasion and supported it in various capacities, thereby contributing to the uniqueness and success of the event.
Notably, Afrobeat artiste also commended the celebration in a post on his social media handle, where he expressed delight at the show of cultural love by the Ondo people. He described how the festival was marked by glamour, unity, and cultural expressions with “big men with big cars, and the symbolic display of traditional powder and blue adornments” that characterized the festivities.
The OEYC hails the outcome of this year’s Ogun Festival as historic, peaceful, and progressive, praying for more successful celebrations in years to come.
E-Signed,
*Engr. Kayode Folajogun Kayode
President
Ondo Ekimogun Youth Congress
Comr. Adesulu Kehinde Kenimax
Public Relations Officer 1
Ondo Ekimogun Youth Congress
Wednesday, 10th September 2025