Comrade Dauda Celebrates With Ikeja Residents At 2026 Egungun Festival 

ADEOLA OGUNLADE 

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), joined residents, traditional rulers and community leaders in celebrating the 2026 Odun Egungun Festival in Isale Awori, Ikeja.

The festival, held over the weekend featured traditional rites, colourful masquerade displays, cultural performances and other activities showcasing the rich Yoruba heritage and ancestral traditions of the Isale Awori community.

Comrade Dauda was accompanied by members of the local government’s management team and Executive Council, who joined residents in celebrating the occasion.

A major highlight of the celebration was the conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving indigenes of Ikeja in recognition of their contributions to the community and the preservation of its cultural values.

Speaking on the significance of the festival, AKOD reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting cultural institutions and initiatives that preserve Ikeja’s rich history and strengthen community bonds.

He noted that traditional festivals remain important platforms for passing cultural values from one generation to another, promoting peaceful coexistence and fostering a shared sense of identity among residents.

The festival, themed “Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage, Promoting Peace and Unity,” was organised under the auspices of Ikeja Local Government as part of efforts to restore, preserve and promote the community’s cultural legacy.

Popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Sule Alao Malaika, entertained guests and residents with electrifying musical performances, adding colour and excitement to the celebration.