Famend Ifa priest, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, has admonished Nigerians to desist from blaming the Yoruba deity, Esu, for his or her misdeeds.
Elebuibon made the decision throughout a peaceable rally tagged “Esu Is Not Devil Stroll” in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday. The occasion was organised to deal with misconceptions in regards to the Esu deity and to commemorate Esu Deity Day.
The rally, which commenced at Osogbo Metropolis Stadium, noticed members—together with members of the Involved Isese Youth, Osun State chapter—march by main elements of the state capital, singing praises of Esu and selling consciousness about its virtues.
The stroll concluded at a temple in Oja Oba, Osogbo, the place traditionalists and cultural fans gathered for speeches, chants, and different cultural shows.
Talking on the rally, Elebuibon emphasised the necessity to appropriate public misconceptions about Esu, typically wrongly related to evil.
He described Esu as a deity of self-discipline and justice, urging folks to take duty for his or her actions as an alternative of attributing their wrongdoings to the deity.
“There’s a number of misinformation and misguided notions about Esu. We wish the general public to know and embrace self-discipline, and to cease blaming Esu for his or her improper actions,” he stated.
“When folks steal or commit offenses, they shift the blame to Esu. Esu, as a deity, has nothing to do with their wrongdoing. It’s excessive time Nigerians stopped utilizing Esu as a scapegoat for his or her actions.”
Elebuibon additionally harassed the significance of peaceable coexistence amongst followers of various faiths, urging Nigerians to keep away from violence and inflammatory remarks.
“We enchantment to Nigerians to reside peacefully and coexist harmoniously. We are not looking for violence in our society, and that’s the reason we’re making efforts like this. Allow us to desist from derogatory statements that would result in chaos,” he added.
The occasion drew a big turnout of traditionalists and cultural fans, all advocating for a deeper understanding of Esu’s function in Yoruba spirituality and its virtues of justice and accountability.