Inter-Compound Traditional Games Kicks Off in Agbokojo Ibadan

Agbokojo : One Community, Many Games, One Champion 

Imole De Inter-Compound Game Competition Set for Agbokojo in Ibadan South West Local Goverment 

History will be made in Agbokojo as compounds across the area prepare to face off in a week-long celebration of culture, unity, and sport. 

Bashorun Saintabey, a prolific youth and community development ambassador is set to facilitate the maiden edition of the Imole De Inter-Compound Game Competition, an event designed to revive traditional games and strengthen community bonds among residents of Agbokojo areas of Ibadan South West Local Government. 

The competition, themed “One Community, Many Games, One Champion”, will run from July 12th to 19th, 2027. It is strictly open to all compounds in Agbokojo Area of Ibadan.

According to the organizers, the games will spotlight both traditional Yoruba indoor games and other community favorites. Expected events include Ayo, Draughts, Boju Boju, Whot, Ludo, and Dàmù, alongside other competitive displays that test skill, strategy, and teamwork. 

“Imole De means ‘Light Has Come’, and that is exactly what this competition represents for Agbokojo,” Bashorun Saintabey said. “For one week, our differences will be set aside. Every compound will compete as one community, with the goal of crowning one champion.” 

Community leaders say the initiative is timely, as it will rekindle interest in indigenous games among younger residents while giving elders a platform to pass down cultural heritage. 

Registration and fixtures for participating compounds are hereby notified announced in the coming days in July. The event will take place at Ward 7 Agbokojo.

Briefing the newsmen ahead of the games , Bashorun Saintabey maintained that "For Agbokojo, July 2027 is already marked on the calendar, one community, many games, and only one champion will emerge.

Bashorun Saintabbey (whose real name is Adeniji Abiodun Abiola) is a prominent Nigerian socio-philosopher, author, and public policy expert. He is also a senior lecturer at The Polytechnic of Ibadan

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