09/08/2026
OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: OONI DRUMS FOR PEACE
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR Ojaja II, recently joined legendary Yoruba art and culture maestro and Drummer of Peace, Prince Adewale Laoye, to drum for peace in the state.
The Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has , demonstrated the passion when he threw his weight behind the Drum for Peace initiative recently organised by the Founder and Director of Aafin Ilu (Palace of Drums), Prince Adewale Laoye, ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State
While addressing the participants, the Ooni who was represented by his wife, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi urged the youth not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of political violence.
He reminded them that they, too, had the potentials to become future leaders through hard work, discipline and perseverance.
The monarch also urged the youth to concentrate on building their future rather than allowing politicians to use them to cause unrest during elections.
While stressing that vote is supposed to be a phenomenon of peace and unity, Oba Ogunwusi said in Yoruba parlance: “Dibo ma se ja ogun konibo,” which means: “Vote not fight. Election is not a war.”
The epoch-making event themed: “Promoting Peace Through Drums, Not Guns/Bombs, drew thousands of participants from different parts of the country, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, government officials, youths, Ede Descendants Union, community leaders, representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Orientation Agency, civil society organizations and stakeholders.
Scores of artists, poets, chanters, and singers captivated the audience with their skilful performances, adding glitz and glamour to the colourful event.
This event was fundamentally intended to drum messages of peace and unity into people’s minds before, during and after the poll.
At Ede City Hall in the ancient city of Ede, Osun State, where the event took place, participants from different ethnic groups used thei
