In Igbo tradition, Ọfọ is the sacred instrument of truth, justice, and ancestral authority—a living symbol through which the presence of the ancestors and the gods is continually acknowledged. As a traditional sacred tool, it is a covenant that binds its holder to righteousness, fairness, and accountability in all dealings. Whether held by a lineage head, a titled leader, or a Dibia, Ọfọ confers not just authority but responsibility, demanding integrity and moral uprightness.