Yoruba Community Suddenly Announces Oro Festival Amid Nationwide Protests Over Hardship
In response to widespread economic protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Yoruba community in Lagos has announced the observance of the Oro Festival from August 1 to August 15, 2024.
The festival, a traditional Yoruba event, is intended to discourage participation in the planned nationwide demonstrations, which are driven by growing dissatisfaction with the current government.
The announcement, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user with the handle @lagospedia, linked to the Lagos State Government and known for its association with tribal sentiments, reads:
“Public Announcement:
Attention Residents and Visitors of Lagos
Please be informed that the Oro Festival will be observed in various communities across Lagos from August 1 to August 15.
This traditional Yoruba cultural event involves significant rituals.
Retweet for awareness.”
The festival’s timing and nature have sparked debate, with critics suggesting that it may be used as a means to suppress dissent and prevent protesters from taking to the streets. The Oro Festival is deeply rooted in Yoruba culture, involving rituals that are traditionally observed to ensure community well-being and spiritual protection.
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The declaration of the festival coincides with a growing wave of protests across Nigeria, driven by the economic hardships exacerbated by recent government policies. Protesters have expressed frustration over rising costs of living and economic mismanagement.
Nigerians react .
Pearls wrote” All of a sudden, Oro festival from 1st to 15th in Lagos.
They are looking for a way to halt the protest
Who said Tinubu is not afraid?
#EndBadGovernmentInNigeria 💪💪
Rita @RitableP
Just common protest, they have to bring out what I don’t know at the wrong time.
What do you call this? Weaknesss!!!!! Cowards!!!!!!!
The Young Nation💲💥 @SelomSarl
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The revered Yoruba Oro festival has declared its support for the ongoing protests against bad governance in Nigeria.
Starting from August 1st, the festival will unfold in Lagos and Oyo State, culminating on August 15th. Every night, from midnight to dawn, the Oro festival will
