The union of thought of Nigeria (NUP) and other relevant stakeholders have commissioned traditional worshipers in the cases reported by kidnapping, bandit and other vices in the 33 areas of the local government of Oyo.
The Secretary of State of the Union, Comrade Olusegun dejan, while informing journalists about the essence of traditional beliefs in the Secretariat of the Union in Ibadan, blamed the insurgency for negligence of tradition.
Abatan pointed out the abandonment of traditional religion by Western religion, attributing it to increasing kidnapping rates and other vices.
The Labor scribe described the attacks on cultivation land by the alleged shepherds as an insult to the sensitivity of the Yoruba, who are respected by their spirituality.
“I thank our traditionalists to take the glove and expel these merodiers from our land with the use of our culture and traditions.
“In those days, our ancestors have had to highlight” Egungun “when they face a serious situation.
“Our culture remains powerful, reliable and lasting. Intratable problems such as infertility, delayed baby delivery, epilepsy has taken care of the use of our roots and herbs.
“The entire communities have been traditionally monitored by our ancestors.”
He, therefore, ordered political leaders throughout the country to assume the policy of Governor Seyi Makinde to promote cultural heritage.
“In the 36 states of the Federation, it is the Engr. Seyi Makinde that has recognized our culture and traditions to the extent that traditional prayers are offered along with the Islamic and Christian prayers in the events organized by the Government.”
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