- Despite the suspension of the Olu-Epe selection process due to internal disputes, Epe community maintained peace and unity.
- Religious events such as the Jumat service and Eid-el-Kabir celebration were held without incident, reflecting strong communal discipline.
- The annual Ojude Oba festival was celebrated in a colourful and peaceful manner, showcasing the town’s rich cultural heritage.
Despite the recent controversies surrounding the selection process of the new Olu-Epe, which led to the temporary suspension of the exercise by the local government authorities, the Epe community has demonstrated remarkable unity and maturity by maintaining peace and order during key religious and cultural events.
Ekohotblog reports that in the weeks leading up to the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, tension simmered across Epe over disagreements regarding the rightful successor to the Olu-Epe stool.
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This development prompted the local government to suspend the selection process in a bid to prevent escalation and maintain public peace.
Additionally, communal activities such as the annual Eid gathering and Jumat prayers were closely monitored, with concerns that the situation could disrupt public harmony.
However, in a commendable display of tolerance, the people of Epe defied expectations of unrest. Both the Jumat service and Eid festivities were conducted peacefully, drawing large crowds of worshippers who came together in prayer and celebration without incident.
Security was present but unobtrusive, with community leaders playing a vital role in encouraging a spirit of unity above division.
Even more striking was the successful and colourful celebration of the annual Ojude Oba festival, a cherished cultural event that honors the traditional institution.
Despite the lingering issues around the chieftaincy matter, indigenes and residents of Epe Kingdom came out in grand fashion, dressed in traditional regalia, and paid homage peacefully to their respective quarters and royal figures.
The event was not only a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the kingdom but also a reflection of the people’s deep-rooted respect for peace, tradition, and communal harmony.
A community elder, speaking on condition of anonymity, said,
“The strength of Epe lies in our ability to uphold peace, even in trying times. Disagreements will come, but what matters is our collective resolve to move forward without violence.”
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Observers have commended the people of Epe for choosing dialogue over conflict, and tradition over tension, a reminder that even in moments of internal contest, a united community can still thrive.
As the chieftaincy selection process remains under review, stakeholders continue to urge for calm, fairness, and adherence to due process in reaching a lasting resolution that will preserve the dignity and heritage of Epe Kingdom.
Watch the video of the week below:
