The Olu of Warri, Atuwatse II, has said he his giving the
land where he rules to God and putting a stop to Idol worship.
Read his declaration:
Read his declaration:
Henceforth, I submit and present the title ‘Ogiame’ to God, the creator, who made the sea and rules over all. Therefore, no Olu or person may bear the title or name that now belongs to God. I nullify all tokens of libation poured on the land and seas or sprinkled into the air in Iwere land. I frustrate all sacrifices of wine, blood, food, water, kola nuts, and other items offered in Iwere land.
In conformity with the new covenant through the blood of
Jesus, I release the royal bloodline, the chiefs of the Iwere kingdom, the
Iwere people and land, waters and atmosphere of Iwere kingdom from all ties to
all other spiritual covenants and agreements.
His declarations has however triggered swift reactions from
the royal family and the youths. The youths who came out to protest said, they
are protesting against the moves by the monarch and others to change the only
recognized ancient title of “Ogiame” that represents the symbol of the Iwere
Kingdom of Warri.
One of the protesting youths also said that the move amounts
to a desecration of a title that has been in existence for more than 500 years.
The protesters set a huge fire outside the gate of the palace.
In all of these, the Olu of Warri is adamant that it's time
for the land to go back to God.
Interesting!!!!
Interesting!!!!
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