Kobojunkie:

I am not into traditional religions at all but I know Oro has been in existence for decades, and I do not see why the State should now deny the people their right to their tradition. I grew up in Ikorodu, and as much as I hate all things Oro, I believe it is right for us all to respect the people there. I am not sure who the current Oba of Ikorodu is but I know we used to have a Christian Oba and even he saw need to respect the people's culture. If you do not like it, MOVE!

salinco:

You really make sense, but I think in Ikorodu we have Christian, Muslim and Tradisional religion. The town is for everyone in respect of your differences. So they should move to another area just for that tradition which is usually call IGBO ORO.

Kobojunkie:

You are right that there are people of other religions in the town. But do you also know that muslim and Christian holidays are honored in the same town? So why should traditional holidays not be honored?

Also, why should they be the ones to move to another town when once most all Ikorodu indigenes were of the traditional faith?

Fhemmmy:

I remember when i was growing up in Ikorodu, has so much fun with that thing.
However, in this age, i think they need to find a better way to have it done and not affect other people.

Other religion's holiday dont stop people from going around and doing what they wanna do, and some coy that dont wanna have holiday on other religion's holiday are not forced.

Kobojunkie:

Well, I don’t believe Oro STOPS people from going where they want to go. I mean, I remember back then my mum would leave early for her job out in other parts of the state, while businesses and companies in Ikorodu basically had that day as a holiday for their female employees. School children had the day off as well. Now, I understand the frustrations but putting a complete STOP to the observance of ORO by the traditional is not going to solve the problem, in my opinion. We will be imposing our views in disrespect. I mean there have been numerous debates on how best to solve the problem over the decades, and I am guessing soon, there will be one because this has gone on for so long. Bring education in, and you will see the towns people decide it is time to modify the restrictions placed on women, but till then, I think the process will continue as it has.

Companies ought to, regardless of their ideologies, ought to respect the rights of their employees to celebrate their faith. Should a Muslim employee be forced not to celebrate Muslim religious holidays by the company he work’s for? Should company now dictate what holiday’s people can celebrate, and which they cannot? I say companies that decide to move to Ikorodu ought to understand that they ought to respect the religions of the locals or MOVE.

Kobojunkie:

Well, I don’t believe Oro STOPS people from going where they want to go. I mean, I remember back then my mum would leave early for her job out in other parts of the state, while businesses and companies in Ikorodu basically had that day as a holiday for their female employees. School children had the day off as well. Now, I understand the frustrations but putting a complete STOP to the observance of ORO by the traditional is not going to solve the problem, in my opinion. We will be imposing our views in disrespect. I mean there have been numerous debates on how best to solve the problem over the decades, and I am guessing soon, there will be one because this has gone on for so long. Bring education in, and you will see the towns people decide it is time to modify the restrictions placed on women, but till then, I think the process will continue as it has.

Companies ought to, regardless of their ideologies, ought to respect the rights of their employees to celebrate their faith. Should a Muslim employee be forced not to celebrate Muslim religious holidays by the company he work’s for? Should company now dictate what holiday’s people can celebrate, and which they cannot? I say companies that decide to move to Ikorodu ought to understand that they ought to respect the religions of the locals or MOVE.

Aloy.Emeka:

What makes you think the Oro in Ikorodu is any different from the type they do in Ondo?. If they allow Eyo festival in lagos, I don't see the reason why Oro should be banned if it is entirely harmless like Eyo festival.

Aloy.Emeka:

What makes you think the Oro in Ikorodu is any different from the type they do in Ondo?. If they allow Eyo festival in lagos, I don't see the reason why Oro should be banned if it is entirely harmless like Eyo festival.

Aloy.Emeka:

Okay. If they are harmless, i don't see any reason why the Oba should ban it. The[b] civil unrest [/b] it will cause is not worth it and the oro economy will also suffer as long as this curfew lasts.

salinco:


why must will restrict women for moving at a particular time. one can move 24hrs without molestation during xmax and salah. why should will give prefrence to other?

Aloy.Emeka:

Are you aware  they decapitate people for sacrifices during  oro festivals in Ondo?. Will you still support it if the story is the same in Ikorodu in the name of religion?

spikedcylinder:

I don't understand why people cannot seem to respect and tolerate each other. Oro has been a long standing festival in Lagos state and if Lagosians can celebrate Eyo, why should Oro be different? Especially if they are not killing people or harming anyone.

If Christians in the North are disallowed from celebrating Christmas now, people will be screaming bloody murder.

bawomolo:

Although you have a point, it can be argued Christmas doesn't impede freedom of movement.

As long as the festivals don't obstruct other non-participants, no problem. Traditional african festivals seem to have a negative stigma.

If it was in a predominantly Christian or Muslim state and their laws state that there shouldn't be movement after a certain time, it will definitely be enforced.