Olu Of Warri Abolishes 500 Year Old Tradition- Idol Worshipping

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, has said he his giving the land where he rules 

to God and putting a stop to Idol worshipping.

In his edict, entitled ‘The New Order In Iwere (Warri) Kingdom, he declared-

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.

The Olu of Warri is however insisting that it’s time for the land to go back to God.

What do you think?