Ozoro: When I Called Them, They Said It Was Hoodlums That Are Not Part Of Their Festival – Berkeley

What was meant to be a celebration of culture and fertility in Ozoro, Delta State, quickly turned into a shocking scene of chaos, leaving many Nigerians stunned. Watch Video Now.

Videos from the Alue-Do festival recently went viral, showing women being harassed in broad daylight, sparking anger and disbelief across social media.

Asiafa Berkeley, President-General of the Ozoro Progress Union, has now spoken out to clear the air. He revealed that the shocking acts were not part of the festival and insisted that the culprits were outsiders—“hoodlums,” as he called them—who have no connection to the sacred tradition. If you want to see the hidden truth behind these disturbing events, it’s something every Nigerian needs to know before judging the festival.

Berkeley explained that the Alue-Do festival is deeply rooted in Isoko cultural beliefs, with specific practices tied to fertility rites. He emphasized that restrictions, like the exclusion of young unmarried girls from certain ceremonies, are cultural, not oppressive, and passed down through generations to honor tradition. The goal of the festival, he said, is to promote peace and community harmony, not harassment or abuse.

The community’s king and traditional authorities did not approve the misbehavior seen in the videos. Berkeley reassured the public that the true spirit of Alue-Do celebrates life, fertility, and unity, and the violent incidents were the work of troublemakers, not festival participants.

This incident raises serious questions about protecting women and preserving culture. What do you think about this? Could such sacred events be safer for everyone? Drop your opinion in the comment section. Share this with someone who needs to see this—it’s a story that cannot be ignored.

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