The Ifa oracle has cautioned Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, that a woman could pose a serious threat to his political future ahead of the next elections, while also predicting that he would prevail in the ongoing controversy over local government allocations.
The revelations came during the 2025 Isese Day celebrations in Osun State, held under the theme “Boode Odun, Biigbe Nilu Ri” (A Happy Home is the Foundation of a Prosperous Nation).
According to traditional priests, the oracle disclosed that Adeleke and other political leaders had “stepped on toes” and advised the governor to seek forgiveness from those offended to avert looming challenges. The priests added that reconciliation would soften the hearts of his adversaries.
On the issue of local government allocations, kolanuts were cast three times in line with Ifa tradition, and each outcome reportedly aligned in Adeleke’s favour. Traditionalists interpreted the repeated verdicts as a strong ancestral endorsement of the governor, predicting that despite political disputes, the matter would ultimately be resolved in his favour.
Representing the state government, Special Adviser to the Governor on Traditional Matters, Kehinde Oloke, highlighted government contributions to the festival, including financial support and mobilization. He further linked the divination to the unresolved Osun Eji funds, declaring: “The prayer they offered here will move faster than fasting and prayer because it has to do with nature. Whoever is behind holding our money will release it.”
The event was attended by prominent monarchs and traditional leaders, including the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Ajimoko III (represented), who emphasized that Yoruba kings are custodians of culture, not religion.
President of the Traditional Religion Worshippers’ Association of Osun (TRWASO), Oluomo Dr. Oluseyi Atanda, urged renewed commitment to cultural values, describing them as the foundation of national prosperity. He also called on the state government to harness Osun’s sacred sites, such as the Osun Grove, as tourism assets.
The celebration drew Yoruba royalty, priests, devotees, and members of the diaspora, with participants describing Isese Day as a reaffirmation of Yoruba spirituality, resilience, and identity in a changing world.
