The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, extended Easter greetings to Christians in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and across Nigeria. In a statement released on Easter Monday and signed by his media office, he urged believers to hold fast to faith and hope, drawing strength from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The monarch framed his message against the current state of the nation, encouraging unity and resilience amid national challenges. He called on all Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, and selflessness during the Easter season. The statement emphasized the need for collective responsibility in rebuilding trust and fostering progress in society.
A traditional ruler invoking Easter to comment on the state of the nation is unusual, but the Soun of Ogbomoso did exactly that. By linking spiritual renewal to national recovery, he positioned himself beyond ceremonial roles into moral commentary. This signals growing expectations for cultural leaders to speak on governance and social issues. For Nigerians, it reflects a quiet shift in how traditional authority is being used to influence public discourse.
