Igbo Music Network WorldWide: 2017

Ofo - It has different classification and usage in Igboland. Its consecration and ritualization make it a sacred object. It signifies a symbol of authority, justice and decorum in the Igbo societies and culture areas. Its equivalent globally could be seen as religious or in the staff of office held by public office holders in the Senate and House of Representatives throughout the world. The global nature of Ofo is overwhelming as parliamentarians all over the world see it as a token of authority and its verdict on a particular decision is final. The idolatry notion been propagated by the modern day Christians, and as ignorantly portrayed by the colonialists in Igbo culture area should be ignored , blackmailing and disregarded. Ofo, therefore, builds a “total man” and aids in controlling the affairs of any nation. This write-up stresses the imperative of Ofo and to accord it its rightful place as both a cultural resource and leadership tool for those in the helm of affairs in any Igbo society. www.italiafricanmarket.com