Ile-Ife is indeed considered the spiritual and cultural heart of Yorubaland. According to Yoruba mythology and tradition, Ile-Ife is the birthplace of the Yoruba people and the origin of their civilization.
Ile Ife is blessed with a political structure that existed long before this generation was born. I am very sure there’s no Ife person, including the Modakeke, that is not of any Ajo or Akodi !
The Ajo are 6 in Nos : Ajo Iremo, Ilode, Iraye, Okerewe, Moore, Ajo Ilare and by extension every one of these Akodis in Ile Ife are equally connected to one Ajo or the other (If you are reading this piece from diaspora,please ask your parent now, where are you from in Ile Ife ) My own father was from Ajo Iremo a quarters in Ile-Ife while my late beloved mother was from Ilode..Ile Ife is often referred to as the cradle of Yoruba civilization and is seen as a symbol of Yoruba identity and culture.Honestly, it ought to be the yoruba political headquarters and of collective interest for all Yoruba descendants and political leaders to ensure it gain its rightful place such as Egypt Jerusalem and Mecca…
The political structure be it administratively is long existing in ile Ife which makes it easier for governance, unlike other communities and to the extent that to ensure the even distribution of whatever palliatives be it from dividends of politics to those in need, which is ever crucial, especially during times of crisis without stampede.
Using a platform such as established Ajos that connects every citizen can help achieve this goal. Any of the Ajo, of course, should be accessible to all citizens, regardless of their background, location, or political affiliation..
The distribution process should be transparent, with clear guidelines and criteria for eligibility.
The platform should be free from political influence, ensuring that palliatives are distributed based on need rather than political loyalty.
Ile-Ife is often referred to as the “cradle of Yoruba civilization” and is seen as a symbol of Yoruba identity and culture.
The platform should be able to handle a large volume of requests and distribute palliatives quickly and efficiently.
It’s therefore appalling that WE,the politicians do start our campaigns from palaces, Ajo or the Akodis and when we later think of palliative we sometimes fail to utilise this same medium that truly connected everyone of us and the very platform that can help us to reduce inequality and safe us from stampede by ensuring that palliatives are distributed based on need rather than political affiliation or social status…
Overall, Ile-Ife’s rich history, cultural significance, and spiritual importance make it a truly special place and the source of Yorubaland.
We are all guilty. We are blessed in Ile Ife, if we begin to work in unity and start to see any of us that finally emerged victorious regardless of one another political faith as “Omo Ese Oruwa Kanna” and not as PDP or APC…
