Massive crowd turnout for the 31st Ikorody – Oga Carnival ‘Woro’ procession on Saturday.
It was a long but exciting and engaging procession as the Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, led traditional groups, clubs, political groups, residents of Ikorodu and tourists in procession round major streets of Ikorodu.
The procession called, ‘Woro’, in the local parlance is usually held to usher in the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival which is a week – long.
The crowd followed by different masquerades, danced and created awareness for the commencement of the Lagos State Government’s recognised festival.
His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu in close discussion with Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), organisers of the annual cultural festival.
At the Ayangbure palace where His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, hosted hundreds of those that participated in the procession, it was another round of cultural display as each of the masquerades and traditional groups took turns to pay homage to the royal father and performed to the delight of the audience.
Ayangbure was joined by the Ranodu of Imota, His Majesty, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, FCA, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, the Eweye of Isiwu among other royal fathers in attendance.
Oba Shotobi with other royal fathers at the 31st Ikorodu – Oga Carnival cultural parade.IKODASS Chairman, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo with High Chief Ore, the Apena of Ikorodu and other traditional chieftains at the Oga statue at the Ikorodu garage roundabout, Ikorodu.Oba David Raji in talk with Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, Chairman, Ikorodu west LCDA at the Ayangbure palace.Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, IKODASS with chieftains of Ikorodu at the commencement of the 31st Ikorodu – Oga Carnival on Saturday.Traditional groups during the Woro procession.Asa Arokolo performing during the Woro procession. Egungun masquerades were also part of the cultural celebrations. Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom and former Chairman, IKODASS with Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, a retired Clerk/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State House of Assembly and also a former Chairman, IKODASS at the ‘Woro’ cultural display.Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA with his team during the ‘Woro’ procession. IKODASS and traditional chieftains at one of the important traditional centres during the Woro procession. Members of the Onward Movement of Nigeria, the working team of the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. SOB Agunbiade were fully represented at the 31st Ikorodu – Oga Carnival Woro on Saturday.Members of iCare Foubdation of Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency took active part in the Woro.Mr Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo, APC candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I with his OGA team during the ‘Woro’ procession on Saturday.Large crowd at the Ayangbure palaceIkorodu – Oga Carnival procession.Apepe group entertaining residents.Traditional group.Woro procession.
