The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes under the leadership of Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga on Tuesday organized Press Conference in respect to the upcoming Ibadan Cultural Festival Week 2022.
The Press Conference held at the Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House Oke-Aremo, which also featured the launching of the first ever website of Ibadan Cultural Festival.
Speaking at the event, the President General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga observed a minute silence in respect to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeogunguniso and he also reiterates that those causing problem through their comments as regards the succession to the stool of Olubadan should desist until those concerned finally resolved it.
“Let me also reiterate CCII’s earlier statement on the succession issue that all men of goodwill, especially, Ibadan Indigenes, to desist from making comments on the issue till the matter is resolved. By God’s grace, the resolution of the matter will be in a matter of days”
“I want to state that this year’s cultural Festival calendar was already concluded before the departure of Kabiyesi but we’re sure that the successor would be have been announced and thus, it would be ripe to celebrate Ibadanland by March 2022”
According to Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, Chairman of 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, the website of the is www.ibadanculturalfestival.com and it’s the first of its kind in the history of Ibadan.
“The website is part of my own token to the Ibadan land, and as commence the week on March 3rd, relevant information pertaining to the Festival and Ibadan will be posted on the website, also, we seek the corporation and support of everyone of us to make this year celebration a success”
The Chairman also recognized and appreciates the efforts of all Committee members so far.
Activities of the Week Includes Scarifice to Oke ‘Badan, Jumat Prayer, Oreke & Talent Hunt, Amala Day, Church Service, Sports Competition, Essay Competition & Quiz, Conference & Grand Finale which is to take place at Adamasigba Stadium.