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Osun Restates Claim To Adire’s Birthplace
The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Olawale Rasheed, has defended the statement credited to his principal, on the source of Adire as impeccable, stressing that historical facts and tradition clearly support the claim made by the Governor Ademola Adeleke.
In a statement issued on Friday, Rasheed traced the origin of Adire to the spiritual deity called Osun goddess, noting that Ile Aka in Osogbo and Ile Akoda in Ede had been in the business of producing Adire long before the 13th century.
Rasheed pointed out that the Igi Elu, which is the major traditional ingredient used for the production of Aro before the advent of imported Chinese dyes, is situated in Osun, saying that Governor Adeleke’s position is rooted in historical facts and not just mere opinion.
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“The origin of Adire is from the spiritual deity called the Osun goddess, and it has been in existence long before the 13th century in Ile Aka in Osogbo and Ile Akoda in Ede. They inherited the indigenous Adire Eleko from their forefathers that had an encounter with the goddess during their search for water for their domestic use and water vegetables in their migration journey. Hence, the existence of Adire in Osun predates the 13th century,” Rasheed explained.
Providing further historical facts, Rasheed noted that “King Lamoye Olutimehin, the great hunter and others migrated from Ipole Omu in search of a riverine area to settle down and in their journey, they found a flowing river and decided to settle down there. While clearing bushes and cutting down trees to construct their huts, one of the trees they are cutting fell over the river and broke the goddess dye pot, prompting the Osun goddess to complain to them that they have broken all her tye and dye pots (Lamoye Timehin, gbogbo ikoko aro mi leti fo tan).
“The above historical narration established that Osun goddess has been processing Adire before the arrival of Lamoye and his people in the 13th century. It is worthy to note that majority of the Adire merchants today across the Southwest were historically trained by Adire producers from Osogbo who migrated to settle in those regions.
“It goes without stating that Osogbo is widely known by the acronym, ‘Osogbo ilu aro… aro n be ni Osogbo, ni Osogbo fi n wun ni’. It is on record that Ogun Adire traders were artisans that learnt the art of Adire from their Osun State masters.
“Another historical facts that placed Osogbo and Osun State as the origin of Adire include the coming of Ulli Bier and Susan Wenger, better known as Adunni Olorisa, who established the Osogbo School of Arts, where thousands of artists were trained in the art of Adire and Batik productions. A lot of trainees included notable Nigerian artists, such as Twin 77, Chief Jimoh Brainoh, Yemi Elebuibon, Duro Ladipo, Kongo Rao Kawawa amongst others, thus creating visibility and acceptance.
“In summary, Adire is an offshoot of traditional tye and dye by the Osun goddess way before the 13th century, and as such, Osun state remains the traditional home and source of Adire in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.”
According to the Spokesperson, the historical narration was to clear misconceptions and guide against a needless debate on what is clear as day, maintaining the Adeleke administration’s interest in preserving and projecting the state’s rich cultural and traditional potentials as can be seen with the promotion of Adire.
“In reclaiming its historical rights, Osun plans to host the maiden edition of Adire Osun carnival in November 2025– a colourful parade and celebration of Yoruba culture in Adire to be headlined by the renowned Adire Osun queen and global ambassador, Chief Mrs Oyenike Okundaye (Mama Nike Gallery).”
Peter Obi has condemned the reported killing of some Nigerians abducted in Borgu, Niger State, saying the country must never normalise the killing of its citizens.
Obi made this known in a statement released via X on Wednesday, where he described the reports emerging from Borgu as increasingly difficult to comprehend and deeply painful.
He recalled that on August 27, he had expressed his anguish over the reported abduction of about 600 Nigerians, including women, children and elderly people, alongside the killing of others.
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According to him, his anguish has deepened following continuing reports of the gruesome killing of some of those abducted, while many others remain unaccounted for.
Obi also referred to another disturbing incident in which a bandit group reportedly beheaded a Nigerian and sent his severed head to a community leader over a ₦50 million levy.
“If the reported killing was intended to increase pressure on the community and extract more money for those still being held, then we must recognise the terrible reality before us: human life is being deliberately turned into a bargaining instrument,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor said one person being killed to terrorise an entire community while others are kept alive as hostages for more ransom amounts to the systematic devaluation of human life.
“These are not statistics. They are Nigerians. They are mothers, fathers, children, brothers, sisters and elderly people,” Obi said.
He questioned how long the country would continue to accept the kidnapping of hundreds of citizens, killings, criminal levies, displacement and ransom payments as unavoidable features of Nigerian life.
Obi said insecurity also affects families, farms, businesses, education and public confidence in government.
He called for intelligence-led operations, stronger community security, rapid response, better coordination and equipment for security forces, effective border protection and sustained action against criminal networks.
“The primary responsibility of government is the security and welfare of its citizens,” he said.
“While politicians prepare for elections, Nigerians are asking for something more fundamental: the right to live.”
Obi urged the government to match prayers with action, insisting that no criminal group should determine who lives or dies anywhere in Nigeria.
“Every Nigerian life matters. Every victim deserves justice. Every community deserves protection. Nigeria must restore security, justice, and the dignity of human life,” he added
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for Nigeria to become more affordable, saying families across the country are being stretched by the rising cost of basic necessities.
Atiku made the call on Wednesday after receiving former First Lady Aisha Buhari, whose visit he described as warm and deeply appreciated.
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According to Atiku, the visit was also a reminder of the urgent responsibility before those seeking a better Nigeria: to put the welfare, dignity and future of Nigerians first.
“Across our country, families are being stretched by the rising cost of food, transport, education, healthcare and other basic necessities,” Atiku said.
He said Nigerians deserve an economy that rewards hard work, restores opportunity and allows every family to live with dignity and hope.
“That is the Nigeria we must build together, a country that works for its people again,” he said.
Atiku added “We must ease the burden, restore hope and Make Nigeria Affordable Again.”
Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigerian youths should not have to leave the country before their talents are recognised or their dreams become achievable.
Obi stated this in a statement released on Wednesday as he concluded a four-day working visit to the United States.
According to him, the visit provided an opportunity to engage with prominent personalities and discuss issues concerning Nigeria, the United States and the future of Nigeria’s youthful population.
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Obi said one of the most fulfilling parts of the visit was meeting young Nigerian professionals in the US, including doctors, lawyers, engineers, technology professionals, entrepreneurs, educators and business leaders.
He said many of them were excelling in their respective fields while remaining committed to the development of Nigeria.
“My message to them was simple: you are not outsiders to Nigeria’s future; you are an important part of it,” Obi said.
He described the knowledge, experience and innovation of Nigerians in the diaspora as “enormous national assets,” stressing the need to build a country that welcomes their contributions and provides every Nigerian with a meaningful opportunity to participate in national development.
Obi said his vision of a “New Nigeria” was one where “the son or daughter of a nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody,” adding that a person’s background should not determine their destination.
He also called for Nigeria to move from consumption to production, while investing in education, healthcare and human capital, supporting businesses, creating productive jobs and building an economy that gives young Nigerians reasons to believe in their future at home.
“Our young people should not have to leave Nigeria before their talents are recognised or their dreams become possible,” he said.
Obi also disclosed that he engaged with diaspora media, including NoireTV Network and Adeola Talks, during the visit, where he shared his views on building a more productive, secure and prosperous Nigeria.
Describing the visit as fulfilling, Obi said the work of building the country must continue.
“Our challenges are great, but our potential is greater. We have the people, the talent, and the resources to build a country where opportunity is not determined by who you know or where you come from, but by what you can contribute,” he said.
“That is the Nigeria we must build together — a Nigeria that works for everyone.
“A New Nigeria is POssible.”
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