In a bold move, the Anambra State Government has demolished the dreaded “Olulu Eke Deity” in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state, to pave the way for the construction of a new flyover at the town’s roundabouts.
Despite facing resistance from
worshippers of the deity, Governor Soludo fulfilled his earlier threat to
remove the deity.
The revered Udo Olulu Eke
deity, highly esteemed in Ekwulobia and the surrounding Aguata area, sparked
objections from the Chief priest, Okenye (the Ancient One), who questioned the
government's jurisdiction over the sacred site. Despite warnings about
potential consequences, the shrine was dismantled as part of the government's
development agenda for the Ekwulobia flyover.
The demolition, documented in a widely circulated video, showed the caterpillar driver respectfully offering kola nuts as a gesture of homage before deconstructing the shrine. While some opposed the removal of the deity, Governor Soludo underscored the broader benefits that the flyover would bring to the town.
Governor Soludo, unwavering in
the face of opposition, emphasized that prioritizing development over ancient
shrines would ultimately serve the greater good of the people. In a departure
from previous administrations, Soludo took a firm stance against the Olulu Eke
shrine, urging unity among denominations to counter what he labeled the
"fastest growing religion" — idolatry — in the state.
Affirming Anambra as God's own
state, Soludo called for collaborative efforts to reclaim the state from
criminal elements, stressing the imperative of standing together in the face of
challenges.
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