Allow us to practise traditional medicine, Ogboni fraternity Begs govt

Ogboni Aborigine Fraternity Worldwide has appealed to governments at all levels for approval to practise traditional medicine, TrackNews Media reports.

Chairman of the fraternity, Oba Jacob Orisamika, made the appeal during the end-of-the-year prayers, held at Igbemo-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Council of Ekiti on Sunday.

Orisamika said the fraternity organised the prayers to seek long life, prosperity and unity of its members worldwide.

He described Ogboni Aborigin as a fraternity that stands for peace, unity and development of members without discrimination.

“We need government’s approval for us to engage in traditional medicine, as we don’t want to be hindered practising our traditional and spiritual gifts.

“We wish to improve medical practices and curb insecurity in Nigeria through our traditional gifts and powers,” he said.

Also, the Aare of Ogboni Aborigin in Ekiti, Idowu Adesina, said the fraternity was working round the clock to ensure unity among members and ensure that no member indulged in unwholesome acts.