The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has warned Nigerian youths to shun money rituals.
Oba Ewuare gave the warning during a thanksgiving service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral in Benin City to round off the 2018 annual Ugue Festival Celebrations.
He said youths who cling to the illusion that they could become wealthy by killing people or stealing female underwear for ritual purposes, would no doubt face dire consequences.
Oba Ewuare II, added that the behaviour was abominable and alien to Benin customs and tradition.
The monarch who interceded for Nigeria and her leaders, urged politicians and youths to shun acts that could undermine free, fair and credible elections in 2019.
The Oba also warned politicians to desist from violence and other acts inimical to the electoral process.
He cautioned youths not to allow themselves to be used as political thugs to cause mayhem during elections.
He, however, announced a N2 million cash donation as welfare fund to assist children of indigent worshipers of Holy Aruosa Cathedral and the development of the church which was built in 15th Century.
The Oba was accompanied by his five wives to the church service which was conducted in Edo language.
Top palace functionaries including palace Chiefs, priests and priestesses of different deities, members of the Benin royal family and dukes were also in attendance.
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