Oro Worshippers Are Oppressing Us, University Students Cry Out To Governor

Students of Tai Solarin College of Education (TASCE), Omu, have cried out to Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to save them from Oro worshippers, who they accused of “oppresing” them in Omu community.

The students alleged that Oro worshippers in Omu, Odogbolu Local Government area of Ogun State, have been making the academic environment unconducive by imposing on them, what they termed, many unfavourable policies.

Recounting their ordeals to Gov Abiodun, the students revealed that the Oro cult members were affecting their academic performances by barring them from putting on light during their festivals.

A 200-level student of English Language, Olaniyi Timileyin, said the Oro worshippers usually have their festivals during “our examination period.

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“They will tell us not to put on any light from 9 pm till daybreak. How can any student perform in an environment like this? We are here to read, and not to sleep during examination periods. They are oppressing us.”

Timileyin added that the Oro worshippers, with the support of the landlord association, also banned female students from putting on trousers, alleging that doing so is regarded as a taboo during Oro festivals.

It was also gathered that religious activities within the campus are forbidden during Oro festivals in Omu.

Among other things, the students begged the Governor to tar the institution’s access road and enhance its infrastructural development.

In his response, Gov Abiodun, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Students Matters, Azeez Adeyemi, expressed surprise that Oro worshippers in Omu could ask students not to put on their light during examination periods.

He said: “I have heard of Oro festival, but I have never heard where Oro will tell you not to put on your light.”

“How will you perform well in your exams if you’re mandated not to put on the light to read during examination periods?” Adeyemi querried.

According to him, the government of Ogun State will write a letter to the traditional ruler of Omu over the issue.

“We are going to write a letter to the Kabiyesi. The school authority will meet with the community so as to avoid fixing Oro festivals on days when you are having your exams. They will have your academic calendar to do that,” Adeyemi assured.

 

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