As the governorship and state house of assembly elections take place across Nigeria, a sight which comes as a relief to the tension is that of the representative of the gods casting his vote.
A Yoruba deity known as ‘Ara Orun’ (People of Heaven) is seen casting his ballot at a polling unit in Lagos state while donned in his complete costume.
The masquerade was at a polling booth being directed on how to thumbprint on the ballot paper.
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According to ancient beliefs, Ara Orun emanated directly from Heaven and was appointed lesser African gods and goddesses that had superpowers.
A photograph of the Yoruba god in human form surfaced online and generated interesting reactions.
Voting still ongoing in Lagos….. pic.twitter.com/4sxtvkPPKp
— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) March 18, 2023
sharon.o.maxwell wrote; So how did the BVAS recognize his face
kvng_mst; Ara orun sef no want bad governance
adaikwerre; This is the problem. How did he Proceed without BVAS capturing his face? Abi he remove mask? Netflix no do pass like this.😂
glowbymo_organicskincarepalace; Could be someone trying to hide and save his life from be threatened 🤷🤷🤷
ellarine123; My tiredness is tired of being tired!
sisiherb; As ara aye no fit vote nko?awon ara orun ti take over…
deartmosphere; So BVAS captured him. Dey play
kelvinorolua; Even the gods want a better Life
whoisanazii; Even the gods de cast votes😂