Ọfọ is divine a tree which has some natural/spiritual powers bestow in it that serve as medium that perfect ones prayers,degree and request in igbo tradition( Ọdịnala/Omenala Ndigboo).
Ọfọ requires some certain items used to arrange it in so as to make it affective and active.
ọfọ functions in different aspect depend on the particular spirit in evocation.
ọfọ is usually rises up and heated on the ground by the handler which shows bringing the powers that are below and above in agreement to perfect an instant degree.
our people usually say( oji ọfọ ga ala )which means ọfọ always protect and battle the holders since any holder/ user of ọfọ must be pure since it demands that he that will come to equity must come with clean hands.
Ọfọ require some implements used for powering it for continues activeness
FUTURES OF ỌFỌ
1: it a tree that grows on its own.
2: its falls by branches on its own
3: it forbid cutting with knife or any sharp object.
4: It is not common since it chooses were to grow
5:It is a holy tree, & has spiritual significants etc
USES OF ỌFỌ.
1: used in justifying issues, cases etc
2: used for prayers, declaration and degree.
3: used for sacrifices.
4: serve as symbol of authority and power.
5: used for making laws in the family, community etc, in igbo Ancient tradition every families has ọfọ holders ( Ndị aka jị ọfọ) , these people comes together to make laws in the community
6: used in prevailing justices in the families and communities.
7: serve as link between human beings and spirits.
8: serve as a medium through which spirits feeds
9: it also play a vital role during taking of oath.
10: Used in perfecting spiritual works. Etc
From EZIOKWU CHINEKE GADỊ TRATIONAL OUTREACH,
In restoration of our Tradition( ọdịnala/ omenala Ndigboo).
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